Tastebuds

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2024-10-29

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
5

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

Tastebuds is a restaurant/cafe/canteen located at Fettlers Wharf Marina, Station Road, Rufford, Lancashire, L40 1TB, in the West Lancashire local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 29 October 2024, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. West Lancashire oversees 918 registered food businesses, of which 82% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in West Lancashire is 4.7 out of 5. As a restaurant or cafe, this business is assessed on how food is prepared and cooked on the premises, the cleanliness of the kitchen and dining areas, and whether staff follow proper hand-washing and cross-contamination prevention procedures. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.

Details

Business Type
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
Address
Fettlers Wharf Marina, Station Road, Rufford, Lancashire
Postcode
L40 1TB
Local Authority
West Lancashire
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
1194069

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Tastebuds?

Tastebuds has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by West Lancashire.

What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a restaurant/cafe/canteen?

A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.

When was Tastebuds last inspected?

Tastebuds was last inspected on 2024-10-29. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

Where is Tastebuds located?

Tastebuds is located at Fettlers Wharf Marina, Station Road, Rufford, Lancashire , L40 1TB, in the West Lancashire local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the L40 postcode area.