Laurel Bank Care Home food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Lancaster City
Laurel Bank Care Home 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 15 November 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Laurel Bank Nursing Home, Westbourne Road, Lancaster, LA1 5EF
How it compares in Lancaster City
That puts Laurel Bank Care Home 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% | ← Laurel Bank Care Home | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Laurel Bank Care Home 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 Laurel Bank Care Home, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafexpress Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2024 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Appledore Montessori Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2023 |
| Boba Boba Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2024 |
| Born and Bread Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2024 |
| All Hopes No Promises Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| American Sweet Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
Questions about Laurel Bank Care Home
What is Laurel Bank Care Home's food hygiene rating?
Laurel Bank Care Home has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lancaster City Council on 15 November 2024.
Is Laurel Bank Care Home 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 Laurel Bank Care Home last inspected?
Laurel Bank Care Home was last inspected on 15 November 2024, 19 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 Laurel Bank Care Home?
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 Laurel Bank Care Home 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 Laurel Bank Care Home is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lancaster City Council inspects Laurel Bank Care Home 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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