Teetimes at The Halfway House food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Lancaster City
Teetimes at The Halfway House holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 July 2024, more than 2 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: Heysham Golf Club, Middleton Road, Heysham, LA3 3JH
How it compares in Lancaster City
That puts Teetimes at The Halfway House 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% | ← Teetimes at The Halfway House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Teetimes at The 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 Teetimes at The Halfway House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heysham Golf Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Fairways Care Home Caring Premises | 302 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Freedom Confectionery Ltd Importers/Exporters | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2024 |
| Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| Radfords Pie Company Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Primrose Neurological Centre Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Half Moon Bay Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2024 |
| Co-op Food - Middleton Way Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
Questions about Teetimes at The Halfway House
What is Teetimes at The Halfway House's food hygiene rating?
Teetimes at The Halfway House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lancaster City Council on 10 July 2024.
Is Teetimes at The Halfway House 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Teetimes at The Halfway House last inspected?
Teetimes at The Halfway House was last inspected on 10 July 2024, more than 2 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 Teetimes at The Halfway House?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Teetimes at The 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, and Teetimes at The Halfway House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lancaster City Council inspects Teetimes at The 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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