Cabin Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · West Lancashire
Cabin Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 December 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Gorse Hill Nature Reserve, Holly Lane, Aughton, L39 7HB
How it compares in West Lancashire
That puts Cabin Cafe among the 664 places in West Lancashire holding top marks, 80% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 664 | 80% | ← Cabin Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 99 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 55 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 99 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Cabin Cafe none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Cabin Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gorse Hill Nature Reserve Manufacturers/packers | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Long Lane Post Office Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
| Cafe Vista Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Luncheon Club Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Aughton Christ Church C Of E Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Hillcroft Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
| Aughton Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| (Upper Kitchen) School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
Questions about Cabin Cafe
What is Cabin Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Cabin Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Lancashire Council on 9 December 2023.
Is Cabin Cafe safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cabin Cafe last inspected?
Cabin Cafe was last inspected on 9 December 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Lancashire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Cabin Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cabin Cafe compare to other places in West Lancashire?
80% of the 833 rated food businesses in West Lancashire hold the top rating of 5, and Cabin Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Lancashire Council inspects Cabin Cafe and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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