The Scotch Piper

Lydiate

Food hygiene rating 4 / 5 · Good

Squeaky clean

The Scotch Piper scored a 4 out of 5 at its last inspection. Tuck in.

The breakdown

Hygiene Generally satisfactory Cleanliness & condition Very good Confidence in management Good

Last inspected on 14 August 2024 by Sefton.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for The Scotch Piper, from July 2021 to August 2024. Its hygiene rating has gone up, from 3 in 2021 to 4 in 2024.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of The Scotch Piper.

Food hygiene rating history for The Scotch Piper
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
14 July 2021	3 / 5	Generally satisfactory
14 August 2024	4 / 5	Good

What does this rating mean?

The Scotch Piper in Lydiate has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

Scotch Piper Inn,
Southport Road,
Lydiate,
L31 4HD

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for The Scotch Piper. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects The Scotch Piper?

Food hygiene at The Scotch Piper is inspected by Sefton, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.sefton.gov.uk/ or [email protected].

Questions about The Scotch Piper

What is The Scotch Piper’s food hygiene rating?

The Scotch Piper has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (Good), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 14 August 2024.

When was The Scotch Piper last inspected?

The Scotch Piper was last inspected by Sefton on 14 August 2024.

Is a 4 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.