Lakeland House food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Lancaster City
Lakeland House 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 16 November 2023, 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: 74-76 Kellet Road, Carnforth, LA5 9LP
How it compares in Lancaster City
That puts Lakeland 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% | ← Lakeland 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Lakeland 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 Lakeland House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carnforth Community Swimming Pool Other catering premises | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Carnforth High School School/college/university | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2026 |
| The Headteacher School/college/university | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Highfield Fisheries Takeaway/sandwich shop | 257 yards away | 4 - Good | 6 November 2025 |
| Christ Church Primary School School/college/university | 264 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Carnforth Town Council Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 295 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Carnforth Free Methodist Church Other catering premises | 318 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Hillcroft Nursing Home (Carnforth) Caring Premises | 364 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
Questions about Lakeland House
What is Lakeland House's food hygiene rating?
Lakeland House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lancaster City Council on 16 November 2023.
Is Lakeland 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Lakeland House last inspected?
Lakeland House was last inspected on 16 November 2023, 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 Lakeland House?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Lakeland 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 Lakeland House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lancaster City Council inspects Lakeland 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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