Food hygiene ratings in West Lancashire
Our data holds 937 food businesses in West Lancashire, rated between 2018-10-11 and 2026-08-19. 71.1% (666) are rated 5 (very good), above the 68.9% average across all 329 local authorities in our data. 14 (1.5%) are rated 0 to 2 (improvement required). That places West Lancashire 176th of 329 local authorities by share of food businesses rated 5 (very good).
Hygiene rating distribution in West Lancashire
| hygiene rating | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 5 (very good) | 666 | 71.1% |
| 4 (good) | 100 | 10.7% |
| 3 (generally satisfactory) | 55 | 5.9% |
| 2 (improvement necessary) | 3 | 0.3% |
| 1 (major improvement necessary) | 11 | 1.2% |
| Awaiting inspection | 65 | 6.9% |
| Exempt | 37 | 3.9% |
By business type
| business type | food businesses | rated 5 (very good) |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 | 71.4% |
| Retailers - other | 123 | 63.4% |
| Other catering premises | 118 | 77.1% |
| Takeaway/sandwich shop | 99 | 51.5% |
| Pub/bar/nightclub | 90 | 72.2% |
| School/college/university | 78 | 91% |
| Caring Premises | 78 | 80.8% |
| Mobile caterer | 61 | 68.9% |
Food businesses rated per month in West Lancashire
Most recently rated food businesses rated 0 to 2 (improvement required) in West Lancashire
The 14 most recent of 14. Results are dated and may have changed since; check the source before relying on them.
| Name | hygiene rating | Rated | Type | Postcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Palace | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-03-27 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | PR8 3DN |
| Best One | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-03-19 | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | L39 1NL |
| Johnson's Butchers | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-03-09 | Retailers - other | PR4 6RH |
| Outdoor Market Lancashire Pies Stall | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2025-12-04 | Other catering premises | L39 |
| JJs | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2025-05-30 | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | WN8 6NA |
| Wardens Club | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2025-05-15 | Pub/bar/nightclub | WN8 8TX |
| Bayleaf Indian Cuisine | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2025-03-26 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | WN8 0LN |
| The Red Dragon | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2025-03-25 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | WN8 9HP |
| Little Sam Thai Restaurant | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2025-03-12 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | L39 2XA |
| Little Digmoor Primary School | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2025-02-26 | School/college/university | WN8 9NF |
| Go Local Extra | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2025-02-25 | Retailers - other | WN8 9HR |
| Wigan Road Stores | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2024-03-01 | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | L39 2BA |
| Aughton Stores | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2023-10-16 | Retailers - other | L39 5DZ |
| Spiritz | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2023-02-22 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | L39 2ES |
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Questions about West Lancashire
How many food businesses in West Lancashire are rated 5 (very good)?
666 of 937 food businesses in West Lancashire (71.1%) are rated 5 (very good), as of 2026-08-19.
Which food businesses in West Lancashire are rated 0 to 2 (improvement required)?
14 food businesses in West Lancashire are rated 0 to 2 (improvement required). The most recently rated are listed on this page; the full list is available as a spreadsheet download.
How up to date is this West Lancashire data?
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