Whitelands food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Lancaster City
Whitelands holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 July 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: 197 Heysham Road, Heysham, LA3 1DF
How it compares in Lancaster City
That puts Whitelands 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% | ← Whitelands | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Whitelands 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 Whitelands, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Croft-Malvern Health Care Caring Premises | 226 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Anchor Housing Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 370 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 413 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2024 |
| Hillcroft Nursing Home (Morecambe) Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| Fox Grove Court Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Grace Ministries Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2025 |
| Balmoral Guesthouse Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 November 2023 |
| Edmondsons Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
Questions about Whitelands
What is Whitelands's food hygiene rating?
Whitelands has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lancaster City Council on 12 July 2023.
Is Whitelands 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Whitelands last inspected?
Whitelands was last inspected on 12 July 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 Whitelands?
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 Whitelands 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 Whitelands is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lancaster City Council inspects Whitelands 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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