North West · 935 registered food establishments · Data updated 2026-07-27
20 businesses lost a 5 rating this year → 7 premises changed hands in 12 months → Ranks 176 of 362 for time to first published rating →
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73 days median · 103 days average
across 215 newly listed businesses since 2022
Rank 176 of 362 UK authorities (1 = fastest).
Measured from a business appearing in the published FSA dataset to its first rating appearing there. Authorities publish with delays (appeal windows, batch updates), so this reflects the register's speed, not necessarily inspection speed.
| Date | Event | Business | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-21 | Opened | 247 Vapes | WN8 6HA |
| 2026-07-21 | Closed | Bakes at 22 | |
| 2026-07-21 | Opened | Mobile - Senor's | |
| 2026-07-21 | Takeover | The Eatery | was Skelm Truck Parking Ltd |
| 2026-07-21 | Opened | Mobile - Bit'er sweet hog | |
| 2026-07-21 | Opened | Mobile - Little Whoopsie | |
| 2026-07-21 | Opened | Mobile - Rachel's Rolls | PR9 8BU |
| 2026-07-21 | Opened | The Up Holland Community Hub Shop an |
How does West Lancashire's closure rate compare to the national average this year? Which business types close most often in West Lancashire? Which businesses lost their 5 rating in West Lancashire this year?
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