The Food Shack food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Lancaster City
The Food Shack 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 6 February 2026, 5 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: 12 Royalty Mall, Arndale Centre, LA4 5DH
How it compares in Lancaster City
That puts The Food Shack 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 Food Shack | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Food Shack 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 Food Shack, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food Shack Takeaway/sandwich shop | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Eric Bartholomew Pub/bar/nightclub | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
| Fusion Sports Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2025 |
| Afters Dessert Parlour Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Cheeky Cow Burgers and Fries Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Brew Me Sunshine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Crown Bar & Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
Questions about The Food Shack
What is The Food Shack's food hygiene rating?
The Food Shack has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lancaster City Council on 6 February 2026.
Is The Food Shack 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 Food Shack last inspected?
The Food Shack was last inspected on 6 February 2026, 5 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 Food Shack?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 The Food Shack 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 The Food Shack is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lancaster City Council inspects The Food Shack 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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