Food hygiene ratings in Morecambe
There are 354 food businesses in Morecambe with a published hygiene rating, restaurants, takeaways, pubs, cafes, shops and school and care kitchens, all inspected by Lancaster City Council. A further 24 are awaiting a first inspection, or are exempt because they handle too little food to score.
Hygiene standards in Morecambe
76% of rated businesses in Morecambe hold the top score of 5, and 92% hold a 4 or better. 9 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. Morecambe does worse, by 3 percentage points, so it is worth checking a specific place rather than assuming.
| 5 out of 5 | 251 | 76% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 52 | 16% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 18 | 5% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 2% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | 1% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
Lowest-rated places in Morecambe
| Business | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|
| Pizzeria Italia Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 29 July 2025 |
| Tharans Mini Market Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 3 February 2026 |
| Acre Moss Stores Retailers - other | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 2 April 2026 |
| Clifton Hotel - Unsigned Ltd Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 13 May 2026 |
| Saffron Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 26 March 2026 |
| Spice Room Takeaway/sandwich shop | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 14 July 2025 |
| The Little Indian Takeaway/sandwich shop | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 4 September 2025 |
| The Sandwich Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 3 February 2026 |
| Tibicar Service Station Retailers - other | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 11 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 Morecambe
How many food businesses in Morecambe have a hygiene rating?
354 food businesses in Morecambe have a published food hygiene rating, inspected by Lancaster City Council. 330 currently hold a score from 0 to 5.
What is a typical food hygiene rating in Morecambe?
76% of rated businesses in Morecambe 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 Morecambe?
9 food businesses in Morecambe hold a rating of 2 or below, including 0 rated 0 and 2 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 Morecambe?
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 Morecambe
- Acre Moss Stores 2 - Some improvement necessary
- Across The Bay 5 - Very good
- Afters Dessert Parlour 5 - Very good
- Aldi 5 - Very good
- Alhambra And Carleton Suite 4 - Good
- Allsorts Cheaper 4U 5 - Very good
- Althams Fine Foods Ltd 5 - Very good
- Anchor Housing 5 - Very good
- Anchor Housing 5 - Very good
- Arnside Lodge 5 - Very good
- Asda Customer Cafe 4 - Good
- Asda Express PFS Regents Park 5 - Very good
- Asda Stores Limited 5 - Very good
- Ash-Lee 4 - Good
- Astro 5 - Very good
- Atkinsons Fish & Chip Restaurant & Takeaway 5 - Very good
- Atkinsons Fish & Chip Takeaway 5 - Very good
- Auckland Hotel 5 - Very good
- B and M Retail 5 - Very good
- Balmoral Guesthouse 5 - Very good
- Bangtan, Hawkins Diner, Patty Guy Awaiting inspection
- Barden House 5 - Very good
- Bare Hall Residential Care Home 5 - Very good
- Bare Village Butchers & Deli Ltd 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Bare Village Club 5 - Very good
- Bare Village Fish and Chips 5 - Very good
- Bargain Booze 5 - Very good
- Bargain Booze 4 - Good
- Bay Cafe and Takeaway 5 - Very good
- Bay Leadership Academy 4 - Good
Showing 30 of 354 businesses in Morecambe. Search for a specific place →
Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Towns are derived from the addresses each council publishes.