Lancaster Food Court food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Lancaster City
Lancaster Food Court holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 September 2025, 9 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: 71 North Road, Lancaster, LA1 1LU
How it compares in Lancaster City
That puts Lancaster Food Court 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% | ← Lancaster Food Court | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Lancaster Food Court, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dubai Other catering premises | 5 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 28 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2025 |
| Buccelli's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Black Sheep Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2026 |
| Chapel Street Wines Retailers - other | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2024 |
| Craft and Common Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Eggcup Distributors/Transporters | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2025 |
Questions about Lancaster Food Court
What is Lancaster Food Court's food hygiene rating?
Lancaster Food Court has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lancaster City Council on 22 September 2025.
Is Lancaster Food Court 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Lancaster Food Court last inspected?
Lancaster Food Court was last inspected on 22 September 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Lancaster City Council rather than by the business.
How does Lancaster Food Court 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 Lancaster Food Court is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lancaster City Council inspects Lancaster Food Court 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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