📍 6 areas · 922 establishments
Food Safety in West Lancashire
Every area ranked by food hygiene rating
Data updated daily · Last sync: 20 May 2026
West Lancashire has 922 food establishments with hygiene ratings. 71.15% hold a 5-star rating — a strong result for a major city.
4.7
Average Rating
out of 5
71.15%
5-Star Rated
657 places
81.89%
4 or 5 Stars
1.84%
Rated 0 or 1
Rating Distribution
5657
79%
499
12%
3
58
2
4
1
16
0
0
🏆 Safest Areas in West Lancashire
| # | Area | Avg Rating | % 5-Star | Establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harington L37 | 4.9 | 96.43% | 168 |
| 2 | Norwood PR8 | 4.9 | 92.2% | 487 |
| 3 | Norwood PR9 | 4.9 | 95.13% | 390 |
| 4 | Ormskirk West L40 | 4.8 | 83.43% | 175 |
| 5 | Skelmersdale South WN8 | 4.6 | 79.86% | 288 |
⚠️ Areas Needing Improvement
| # | Area | Avg Rating | % 5-Star | % Rated 0-1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Standish with Langtree WN6 | 4.3 | 60.24% | 2.81% |
| 2 | Skelmersdale South WN8 | 4.6 | 79.86% | 2.78% |
| 3 | Ormskirk West L40 | 4.8 | 83.43% | 0% |
| 4 | Harington L37 | 4.9 | 96.43% | 0.6% |
| 5 | Norwood PR8 | 4.9 | 92.2% | 0.62% |
🚨 Lowest Rated Establishments in West Lancashire
| Business | Rating | Type | Area | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Wardens Club WN8 8TX · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Pub/bar/nightclub | West Lancashire | 15 May 2025 |
Spiritz L39 2ES · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | West Lancashire | 22 Feb 2023 |
Rivaj of India WN6 9RN · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | West Lancashire | 13 Nov 2025 |
The Ship Inn Haskayne L39 7JP · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Pub/bar/nightclub | West Lancashire | 18 Sept 2025 |
Golden Palace PR8 3DN · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | West Lancashire | 27 Mar 2026 |
Flimby News Singh's Stores WN8 6PD · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Retailers - other | West Lancashire | 19 Jan 2024 |
Wigan Road Stores L39 2BA · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | West Lancashire | 1 Mar 2024 |
Bayleaf Indian Cuisine WN8 0LN · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | West Lancashire | 26 Mar 2025 |
Dan News WN8 8DQ · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Retailers - other | West Lancashire | 17 Jan 2024 |
Go Local Extra WN8 9HR · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Retailers - other | West Lancashire | 25 Feb 2025 |
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