What is the average food hygiene rating in West Lancashire?

The average food hygiene rating in West Lancashire is 4.66 out of 5, across 834 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How does West Lancashire compare with the national average for food hygiene?

79.1% of rated premises in West Lancashire hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 0.6 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks West Lancashire 189 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.

How many restaurants in West Lancashire have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

660 food businesses in West Lancashire hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 79.1% of the 834 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 9 June 2026.

How many food businesses in West Lancashire have a low hygiene rating?

19 food businesses in West Lancashire are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 0 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.

What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?

The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.

Where does this West Lancashire food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for West Lancashire (940 establishments on record, 834 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

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Food Hygiene Ratings in West Lancashire

In West Lancashire, 79.1% of 834 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.66/5. These figures cover 940 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

West Lancashire has 660 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 834 rated premises (79.1%). 19 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 9 June 2026.

5★ share: 79.1%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: -0.6 pp
National rank: 189 / 328

Ranked by 5★ share among 328 UK local authorities in our FHRS dataset (rank 1 = highest share). Both figures are computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records.

Rating distribution in West Lancashire

5★ Very Good

660 (79.1%)

4★ Good

99 (11.9%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

56 (6.7%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

4 (0.5%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

15 (1.8%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

0 (0%)

Plus 68 awaiting inspection and 38 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 68 awaiting inspection and 38 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in West Lancashire: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in West Lancashire?: The average food hygiene rating in West Lancashire is 4.66 out of 5, across 834 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does West Lancashire compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 79.1% of rated premises in West Lancashire hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 0.6 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks West Lancashire 189 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.
How many restaurants in West Lancashire have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 660 food businesses in West Lancashire hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 79.1% of the 834 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 9 June 2026.
How many food businesses in West Lancashire have a low hygiene rating?: 19 food businesses in West Lancashire are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 0 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?: The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
Where does this West Lancashire food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for West Lancashire (940 establishments on record, 834 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

Top-rated places in West Lancashire

Rufford C Of E Primary SchoolSchool/college/university · Flash Lane, Rufford, Lancashire · L40 1SN
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 9 June 2026
Appley Bridge All Saints C Of E Primary SchoolSchool/college/university · Finch Lane, Appley Bridge, Lancashire · WN6 9DT
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
Bishop Martin Church Of England Primary SchoolSchool/college/university · Birkrig, Digmoor, Skelmersdale, Lancashire · WN8 9BN
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
Baked By ToriOther catering premises · WN8
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
McDonaldsRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Unit 4, Two Saints Place, Ormskirk, Lancashire · L39 3RN
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
Reeve CottageOther catering premises · L40
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 26 May 2026
Imperial KitchenTakeaway/sandwich shop · 387 Ormskirk Road, Skelmersdale, Lancashire · WN8 9NP
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026
Hesketh Bank Bowling ClubPub/bar/nightclub · Station Road, Hesketh Bank, Lancashire · PR4 6SR
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026
OCS Group UK LtdRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · TRM Packaging, Red Cat Lane, Burscough, Lancashire · L40 0SY
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026
Mobile- C J Ice Cream Ltd (BP25 HYC)Mobile caterer · WN8
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 13 May 2026
Tarleton AcademySchool/college/university · Hesketh Lane, Tarleton, Lancashire · PR4 6AQ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 12 May 2026
Woodland SportsSchool/college/university · St Johns C.E. Primary School, School Lane, Burscough, Lancashire · L40 4AE
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 1 May 2026

Places needing improvement in West Lancashire

The Red DragonRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 64-66 Birkrig, Digmoor, Skelmersdale, Lancashire · WN8 9HP
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 25 March 2025
Golden PalaceTakeaway/sandwich shop · 14 New Cut Lane, Halsall, Lancashire · PR8 3DN
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 27 March 2026
Little Sam Thai RestaurantRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 8 Wheatsheaf Walk, Ormskirk, Lancashire · L39 2XA
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 12 March 2025
Wardens ClubPub/bar/nightclub · 244 Blaguegate Lane, Lathom, Skelmersdale, Lancashire · WN8 8TX
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 15 May 2025
Bayleaf Indian CuisineTakeaway/sandwich shop · 22 Parliament Street, Up Holland, Lancashire · WN8 0LN
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 26 March 2025
BakedRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 97 High Street, Skelmersdale, Lancashire · WN8 8AT
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 20 March 2026
Johnson's ButchersRetailers - other · 271-273 Hesketh Lane, Tarleton, Lancashire · PR4 6RH
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 9 March 2026
Dan NewsRetailers - other · 3 Hawthorn Crescent, Skelmersdale, Lancashire · WN8 8DQ
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 17 January 2024

A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may have since improved. Always check the current rating at the FSA before drawing conclusions.

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 940 real Food Standards Agency records for West Lancashire, of which 834 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. Data as of 2026-06-12.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.