Food Hygiene Ratings in West Lancashire
Explore hygiene ratings for businesses across the local authority.
Safety Pass Rate
80.0%
Total Inspected
940
Need Improvement
188
(Upper Kitchen)
L39 4TW
1:1 Cambridge Diet by Gill
L40 7SB
10 Holborn Drive
No Postcode
12 Sandringham Close
PR4 6UZ
122 Castlehey
WN8 9DS
26 Southport Road
PR8 5JE
4 Delph Mews
L40 5BT
43 Ruff Lane
L39 4QX
5 Chandlers Croft
No Postcode
51 Station Road
PR9 8BB
600 Degrees
L39 4RT
97A High Street
WN8 8AT
A K Food Services
WN8 6SJ
Aaron Crest Nursing Home
WN8 6AZ
Abbey Convenience Store
WN8 9LR
Abbey Wood Lodge Care Home
L39 3LU
About the Town
WN8 6HB
Acorns Out of School Club
WN8 6SU
After School Club
PR9 8BL
Age UK Lancashire
No Postcode
Ak distill
No Postcode
Alan Baybutt & Sons Ltd
PR4 6XJ
Aldi
L40 8AD
Aldi
WN8 8AP
Aldi Stores Ltd
WN8 6LJ
Aldi Stores Ltd
L39 3RN
Alfred Price And Sons Ltd
L40 8LT
All Round Care
WN8 7XB
Allsorts DIY and hardware
PR9 8BD
Alma Green Residential Home
WN8 0PA
Local Insights & FAQ
Common questions about food safety in West Lancashire
Q: How safe are food businesses in West Lancashire?
Official GuidanceBased on the latest inspection data, 80.0% of food establishments in West Lancashire have passed hygiene safety checks (Rating 3 or above). This indicates a generally high standard of food safety across the local authority.
Q: What does a '0' rating actually mean?
Official GuidanceA rating of 0 means 'Urgent Improvement Necessary'. It indicates that the business performed poorly in all three areas of inspection: food handling, structural cleanliness, and management documentation.
Q: Can a business continue to trade with a low rating?
Official GuidanceYes, a low rating doesn't always mean a business is an immediate risk to health. If the inspector finds an imminent risk to public health, they have the power to close the premises until it is safe.
Q: How can I report a hygiene concern in this area?
Official GuidanceIf you have experienced poor hygiene or food poisoning in West Lancashire, you should contact the Environmental Health department of the local council. They are responsible for investigating consumer complaints.
Q: How long does a rating stay valid?
Official GuidanceA rating remains valid until the next inspection. The frequency of these visits depends on the risk profile of the business, typically ranging from 6 months to 2 years.
Q: Why do some new businesses show as 'Awaiting Inspection'?
Official GuidanceNewly opened venues or those under new ownership are registered but haven't had their first official check yet. They are legally allowed to trade but must register with the council 28 days before opening.