Atkinsons Fish & Chip Takeaway food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Lancaster City
Atkinsons Fish & Chip Takeaway holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 8 August 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: 255 Lancaster Road, Morecambe, LA4 5TJ
How it compares in Lancaster City
That puts Atkinsons Fish & Chip Takeaway 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% | ← Atkinsons Fish & Chip Takeaway | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Atkinsons Fish & Chip Takeaway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Coffeys TA Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
| Althams Fine Foods Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Carter's Cakes Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Barden House Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Arnside Lodge Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| Cedar Health and Wellbeing Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2026 |
| Anchor Housing Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
Questions about Atkinsons Fish & Chip Takeaway
What is Atkinsons Fish & Chip Takeaway's food hygiene rating?
Atkinsons Fish & Chip Takeaway has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lancaster City Council on 8 August 2025.
Is Atkinsons Fish & Chip Takeaway 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Atkinsons Fish & Chip Takeaway last inspected?
Atkinsons Fish & Chip Takeaway was last inspected on 8 August 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Lancaster City Council rather than by the business.
How does Atkinsons Fish & Chip Takeaway 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 Atkinsons Fish & Chip Takeaway is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lancaster City Council inspects Atkinsons Fish & Chip Takeaway 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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