Carter's Cakes food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Lancaster City
Carter's Cakes holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 September 2025, 10 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 353 Lancaster Road, Morecambe, LA4 6RL
How it compares in Lancaster City
That puts Carter's Cakes 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% | ← Carter's Cakes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Carter's Cakes 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 Carter's Cakes, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barden House Caring Premises | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Althams Fine Foods Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Bay Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Breakaway Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Atkinsons Fish & Chip Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2025 |
| Booker Distributors/Transporters | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
| Cedar Health and Wellbeing Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2026 |
| Asda Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
Questions about Carter's Cakes
What is Carter's Cakes's food hygiene rating?
Carter's Cakes has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lancaster City Council on 10 September 2025.
Is Carter's Cakes 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Carter's Cakes last inspected?
Carter's Cakes was last inspected on 10 September 2025, 10 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 Carter's Cakes?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Carter's Cakes 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 Carter's Cakes is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lancaster City Council inspects Carter's Cakes 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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