TK Maxx food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Lancaster City
TK Maxx holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 October 2025, 8 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: 34 Market Street, Lancaster, LA1 1HT
How it compares in Lancaster City
That puts TK Maxx 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% | ← TK Maxx | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 TK Maxx 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 TK Maxx, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bier & Twist Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| Cafe Dolce Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Buccelli's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Etna Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| Black Sheep Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2026 |
| Bob and Berts Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| Bella Italia Restaurants LTD Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
Questions about TK Maxx
What is TK Maxx's food hygiene rating?
TK Maxx has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lancaster City Council on 15 October 2025.
Is TK Maxx 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was TK Maxx last inspected?
TK Maxx was last inspected on 15 October 2025, 8 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 TK Maxx?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does TK Maxx 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 TK Maxx is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lancaster City Council inspects TK Maxx 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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