The New England Tearoom and Shop food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Lancaster City
The New England Tearoom and Shop holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 21 April 2026, 2 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: New England Caravan Park, Capernwray Road, Capernwray, LA6 1AD
How it compares in Lancaster City
That puts The New England Tearoom and Shop 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% | ← The New England Tearoom and Shop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 The New England Tearoom and Shop 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 The New England Tearoom and Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capernwray Diving and Leisure Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Lancashire Outdoor Education School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 28 April 2026 |
| The Capernwray Missionary Fellowship Of Torchbearers School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Waters Edge Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Longlands Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
| Greenlands Farm Village Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | 4 - Good | 15 April 2026 |
| Lakes Bistro Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2025 |
| Pine Lakes Shop Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
Questions about The New England Tearoom and Shop
What is The New England Tearoom and Shop's food hygiene rating?
The New England Tearoom and Shop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lancaster City Council on 21 April 2026.
Is The New England Tearoom and Shop 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The New England Tearoom and Shop last inspected?
The New England Tearoom and Shop was last inspected on 21 April 2026, 2 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 The New England Tearoom and Shop?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The New England Tearoom and Shop 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 The New England Tearoom and Shop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lancaster City Council inspects The New England Tearoom and Shop 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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