Halfway House food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Lancaster City
Halfway House holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the mobile caterer are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 14 April 2023, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Morecambe Golf Club, Marine Road East, Morecambe, LA4 6AJ
How it compares in Lancaster City
In Lancaster City, 79% of rated places manage a 5, so Halfway House sits behind roughly 865 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 865 | 79% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 173 | 16% | ← Halfway House | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Halfway House 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 Halfway House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bay View Cabin Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
| Across The Bay Caring Premises | 364 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Bare Village Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Bare Hall Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
| Bare Village Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
| Cedar Health and Wellbeing Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2026 |
| Cheyette Fitness and Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| Belles' Catering Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
Questions about Halfway House
What is Halfway House's food hygiene rating?
Halfway House has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Lancaster City Council on 14 April 2023.
Is Halfway House safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this mobile caterer to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Halfway House last inspected?
Halfway House was last inspected on 14 April 2023, more than 3 years 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 Halfway House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Halfway House compare to other places in Lancaster City?
79% of the 1,101 rated food businesses in Lancaster City hold the top rating of 5, while Halfway House holds a 4. 173 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Lancaster City Council inspects Halfway House 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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