Radfords Pie Company food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Lancaster City
Radfords Pie Company holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 July 2025, 11 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: Unit 4 Major Industrial Estate, Middleton Road, Middleton, LA3 3NT
How it compares in Lancaster City
That puts Radfords Pie Company 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% | ← Radfords Pie Company | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Radfords Pie Company 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 Radfords Pie Company, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primrose Neurological Centre Caring Premises | 368 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Heysham Golf Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Teetimes at The Halfway House Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2024 |
| Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| Fairways Care Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Trumacar County Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2025 |
| The Middleton Pub Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 November 2024 |
| J&J Wilson Supermarket 326 Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
Questions about Radfords Pie Company
What is Radfords Pie Company's food hygiene rating?
Radfords Pie Company has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lancaster City Council on 22 July 2025.
Is Radfords Pie Company 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Radfords Pie Company last inspected?
Radfords Pie Company was last inspected on 22 July 2025, 11 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 Radfords Pie Company?
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 Radfords Pie Company 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 Radfords Pie Company is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lancaster City Council inspects Radfords Pie Company 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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