The Westminster food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Lancaster City
The Westminster 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: 41 Clarendon Road East, Morecambe, LA4 4HT
How it compares in Lancaster City
That puts The Westminster 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% | ← The Westminster | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 173 | 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 64 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Westminster, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garden of Eden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2024 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Eggcup Retailers - other | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2024 |
| Gizmo's (NW) Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| Atkinsons Fish & Chip Restaurant & Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Edmondsons Retailers - other | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| Balmoral Guesthouse Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 215 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 November 2023 |
| Grace Ministries Retailers - other | 232 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2025 |
Questions about The Westminster
What is The Westminster's food hygiene rating?
The Westminster has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lancaster City Council on 8 August 2025.
Is The Westminster 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 The Westminster last inspected?
The Westminster 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.
How does The Westminster compare to other places in Lancaster City?
79% of the 1,101 rated food businesses in Lancaster City hold the top rating of 5, and The Westminster is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lancaster City Council inspects The Westminster 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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
The Westminster is one of 354 rated food businesses in Morecambe. See every hygiene rating in Morecambe →
Lancaster City inspects and rates 1,165 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Lancaster City →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.lancaster.gov.uk/foodratings
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