Food hygiene ratings in Carnforth
There are 117 food businesses in Carnforth with a published hygiene rating, restaurants, takeaways, pubs, cafes, shops and school and care kitchens, all inspected by Lancaster City Council. A further 4 are awaiting a first inspection, or are exempt because they handle too little food to score.
Hygiene standards in Carnforth
80% of rated businesses in Carnforth hold the top score of 5, and 95% hold a 4 or better. 2 businesses score 2 or below, meaning an inspector found problems they are required to fix.
Across Lancaster City as a whole, 79% of rated food businesses hold a 5. Carnforth is in line with the borough.
| 5 out of 5 | 90 | 80% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 17 | 15% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 4 | 4% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | 1% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | 1% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
Lowest-rated places in Carnforth
| Business | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|
| The County Lodge Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 9 December 2025 |
| The Canteen at Old School Brewery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 21 August 2025 |
A low rating is not a closure order, the business is required to fix what the inspector found. What a low rating means →
Questions about food hygiene in Carnforth
How many food businesses in Carnforth have a hygiene rating?
117 food businesses in Carnforth have a published food hygiene rating, inspected by Lancaster City Council. 113 currently hold a score from 0 to 5.
What is a typical food hygiene rating in Carnforth?
80% of rated businesses in Carnforth hold a 5, the top score. A 5 is therefore the norm rather than a distinction, which is why anything lower is worth a second look.
Are there any badly rated places in Carnforth?
2 food businesses in Carnforth hold a rating of 2 or below, including 0 rated 0 and 1 rated 1. A low rating is not a closure order, the business is required to fix what the inspector found.
Who inspects food businesses in Carnforth?
Environmental health officers at Lancaster City Council carry out the inspections, unannounced, and set the rating. The Food Standards Agency publishes the result.
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Food businesses in Carnforth
- Abbeyfield Silverdale Society 5 - Very good
- Aldi 5 - Very good
- Archbishop Hutton's Primary 5 - Very good
- Archers @ Red Bank Farm 5 - Very good
- Arkholme C of E Primary School 4 - Good
- Asda Express Carnforth PFS 4 - Good
- Bay View Garden Centre and Restaurant 5 - Very good
- Bleasdale School 5 - Very good
- Bold Stores and Events 5 - Very good
- Bolton-le-Sands CE Primary School 5 - Very good
- Bolton-le-Sands Pre School Centre 5 - Very good
- Brew & Bite 5 - Very good
- Brief Encounter Bistro & Bar 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Cafe at the Whoop 5 - Very good
- Cafe Edelweiss 4 - Good
- Canal Turn 5 - Very good
- Carnforth Community Primary School 5 - Very good
- Carnforth Community Swimming Pool 5 - Very good
- Carnforth Ex-Servicemans Club Awaiting inspection
- Carnforth Free Methodist Church 5 - Very good
- Carnforth High School 5 - Very good
- Carnforth Hotel 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Carnforth Town Council 5 - Very good
- Carringtons Coffee Co 5 - Very good
- Challan Hall 5 - Very good
- China Essence 4 - Good
- Christ Church Primary School 5 - Very good
- Cinnamon Spice 4 - Good
- Co-Op Bolton Le Sands 5 - Very good
- Conservative Club 5 - Very good
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Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Towns are derived from the addresses each council publishes.