That's why it's useful to know what the Food Standards Agency makes of businesses across Lancashire.
The Food Standards Agency scores food serving businesses from zero to five.
The rating is based on hygiene, the condition of the facilities/buildings, and how the business records what it does to make sure food is safe.
See how they fared below:
1. Lancashire businesses given new food hygiene ratings
Some of the Lancashire businesses given new food hygiene ratings. Photo: Google/Canva
2. Monkey's Box
Monkeys Box, a takeaway at 15 Poulton Street, Kirkham, was given a score of one after an assessment on August 15. Photo: Google
3. Sapori Italian Restaurant
Sapori Italian Restaurant, at Buck I'Th Vine, 35 Burscough Street, Ormskirk, Lancashire was handed a five-out-of-five rating after assessment on August 21. Photo: Google
4. The Windmill
The Windmill Hotel, at 3 Mill Lane, Parbold, Lancashire, was given a score of three on August 8. Photo: Google
5. Coast & Country
Coast & Country, a restaurant, cafe or canteen at Riverside Caravan Park, Southport New Road, Banks, Lancashire was given the score after assessment on August 7. Photo: Google
6. Terpz Kitchen Ltd
Terpz Kitchen Ltd at 260-262 Lytham Road, Blackpool was rated three on August 13. Photo: Google