The Shrimp Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Lancaster City
The Shrimp Shop holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This is a fresh result: The Shrimp Shop was inspected on 22 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 3 Poulton Square, Morecambe, LA4 5PZ
How it compares in Lancaster City
In Lancaster City, 79% of rated places manage a 5, so The Shrimp Shop sits behind roughly 865 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 865 | 79% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 173 | 16% | ← The Shrimp Shop | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Shrimp 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 Shrimp Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buzz Bingo Pub/bar/nightclub | 260 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2025 |
| Auckland Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 296 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Blue Shop Retailers - other | 348 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Anchor Housing Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 371 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Arnside Lodge Caring Premises | 378 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| Anchor Housing Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 382 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Cappadocia Takeaway/sandwich shop | 382 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Bees Afro Caribbean Stores Retailers - other | 389 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
Questions about The Shrimp Shop
What is The Shrimp Shop's food hygiene rating?
The Shrimp Shop has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Lancaster City Council on 22 May 2026.
Is The Shrimp Shop safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Shrimp Shop last inspected?
The Shrimp Shop was last inspected on 22 May 2026, a month 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 Shrimp Shop?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Shrimp Shop compare to other places in Lancaster City?
79% of the 1,101 rated food businesses in Lancaster City hold the top rating of 5, while The Shrimp Shop holds a 4. 173 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Lancaster City Council inspects The Shrimp 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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