Gravy Train Catering Company Ltd food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Lancaster City
Gravy Train Catering Company Ltd holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 April 2026, 2 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: Jesson Way, Carnforth, LA5 9UR
How it compares in Lancaster City
That puts Gravy Train Catering Company 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% | ← Gravy Train Catering Company Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Gravy Train Catering Company 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 Gravy Train Catering Company Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pavilion Pub/bar/nightclub | 435 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2024 |
| Asda Express Carnforth PFS Retailers - other | 435 yards away | 4 - Good | 29 September 2024 |
| Canal Turn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2024 |
| Keer Sands Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| T'other Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Brief Encounter Bistro & Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 29 April 2025 |
| Nippers Childrens Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
| The Snug Micropub Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2023 |
Questions about Gravy Train Catering Company Ltd
What is Gravy Train Catering Company Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Gravy Train Catering Company Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lancaster City Council on 20 April 2026.
Is Gravy Train Catering Company 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Gravy Train Catering Company Ltd last inspected?
Gravy Train Catering Company Ltd was last inspected on 20 April 2026, 2 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 Gravy Train Catering Company Ltd?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Gravy Train Catering Company Ltd 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 Gravy Train Catering Company Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lancaster City Council inspects Gravy Train Catering Company 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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