Lakes Bistro Ltd food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Lancaster City
Lakes Bistro Ltd holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 8 August 2025, 11 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Pine Lake Resort, Scotland Road, Warton, LA6 1JZ
How it compares in Lancaster City
That puts Lakes Bistro Ltd among the 865 places in Lancaster City holding top marks, 79% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 865 | 79% | ← Lakes Bistro Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 172 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 44 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 65 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Lakes Bistro Ltd none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Lakes Bistro Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Lakes Shop Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Truck Haven Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Waters Edge Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Archbishop Hutton's Primary School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| George Washington Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| The Malt Shovel Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 29 October 2025 |
| Old School Brewery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 December 2023 |
| The Canteen at Old School Brewery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 21 August 2025 |
Questions about Lakes Bistro Ltd
What is Lakes Bistro Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Lakes Bistro Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lancaster City Council on 8 August 2025.
Is Lakes Bistro Ltd safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Lakes Bistro Ltd last inspected?
Lakes Bistro Ltd was last inspected on 8 August 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Lancaster City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Lakes Bistro Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Lakes Bistro Ltd compare to other places in Lancaster City?
79% of the 1,100 rated food businesses in Lancaster City hold the top rating of 5, and Lakes Bistro Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lancaster City Council inspects Lakes Bistro Ltd and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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