Fernbank Lodge food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Lancaster City
Fernbank Lodge 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
This is a fresh result: Fernbank Lodge was inspected on 22 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Fernbank Lodge Residential Home, 346 Heysham Road, Heysham, LA3 2BW
How it compares in Lancaster City
That puts Fernbank Lodge 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% | ← Fernbank Lodge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 172 | 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 65 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Fernbank Lodge 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 Fernbank Lodge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op Heysham Retailers - other | 318 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Heysham Mossgate CP School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Hillcroft Nursing Home (Morecambe) Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| Diplos Pizza Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Anchor Housing Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| Heysham Community Pre-School Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Co-op Food - Middleton Way Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
| Croft-Malvern Health Care Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
Questions about Fernbank Lodge
What is Fernbank Lodge's food hygiene rating?
Fernbank Lodge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lancaster City Council on 22 June 2026.
Is Fernbank Lodge 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 Fernbank Lodge last inspected?
Fernbank Lodge was last inspected on 22 June 2026, within the last month. 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 Fernbank Lodge?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Fernbank Lodge compare to other places in Lancaster City?
79% of the 1,100 rated food businesses in Lancaster City hold the top rating of 5, and Fernbank Lodge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lancaster City Council inspects Fernbank Lodge 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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