914 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.7 out of 5. 79.7% rated "very good".
Food hygiene ratings in West Lancashire are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Every food business that handles, stores, prepares, or sells food is inspected by trained environmental health officers. Ratings run from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). The inspection covers hygienic food handling, the physical condition of the premises, and how food safety is managed.
West Lancashire currently has 914 registered food businesses. Of these, 827 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 79.7% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.7 out of 5. There are currently 16 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they require urgent or major improvement to meet food hygiene standards.
If you are eating out in this area, look for the green FHRS sticker displayed at the entrance of food premises. Businesses rated 3 or above are generally considered satisfactory, but a rating of 5 gives the strongest assurance. If a business has a low rating, it does not necessarily mean the food is unsafe right now, as improvements may have been made since the last inspection, but it does indicate that significant issues were found.
| Name | Address | Rating | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bayleaf Indian Cuisine | WN8 0LN | 1 | Mar 26, 2025 |
| Dan News | WN8 8DQ | 1 | Jan 17, 2024 |
| Flimby News Singh's Stores | WN8 6PD | 1 | Jan 19, 2024 |
| Go Local Extra | WN8 9HR | 1 | Feb 25, 2025 |
| Johnson's Butchers | PR4 6RH | 1 | Aug 20, 2025 |
| Lenny's Chinese and Noodle Bar | WN8 9EN | 1 | Jun 05, 2024 |
| Little Sam Thai Restaurant | L39 2XA | 1 | Mar 12, 2025 |
| Outdoor Market Lancashire Pies Stall | L39 | 1 | Dec 04, 2025 |
| Rivaj of India | WN6 9RN | 1 | Nov 13, 2025 |
| Spiritz | L39 2ES | 1 | Feb 22, 2023 |
| The New Scarisbrick Arms | L39 7HX | 1 | Aug 28, 2024 |
| The Red Dragon | WN8 9HP | 1 | Mar 25, 2025 |
| The Ship Inn Haskayne | L39 7JP | 1 | Sep 18, 2025 |
| Wardens Club | WN8 8TX | 1 | May 15, 2025 |
| Wigan Road Stores | L39 2BA | 1 | Mar 01, 2024 |
There are currently 659 food businesses in West Lancashire with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 79.7% of all rated establishments. A rating of 5 means that the business was found to have very good hygiene standards at the time of inspection.
A food hygiene rating of 1 means 'Major Improvement Necessary'. This indicates that the food business was found to have significant problems with hygiene standards during its most recent inspection. The business is required to make substantial improvements. While it can remain open, it should be re-inspected to confirm improvements have been made.
Inspection frequency in West Lancashire depends on the risk level of the business. High-risk establishments (such as those with previous low ratings) may be inspected every 6 months, while low-risk businesses with a consistent rating of 5 may only be inspected every 2-3 years. The local authority's environmental health team manages the inspection schedule.