Lunchbox Express food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Westmorland and Furness
Lunchbox Express 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
The rating dates from 16 March 2023, more than 3 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: 3 Risedale Road, Barrow-in-Furness, LA13 9QX
How it compares in Westmorland and Furness
In Westmorland and Furness, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Lunchbox Express sits behind roughly 2,390 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,390 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 269 | 10% | ← Lunchbox Express | |
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 387 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 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 Lunchbox Express 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 Lunchbox Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bella Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Brew at Industry Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2022 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 326 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 August 2023 |
| Cafe Connect Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 387 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2020 |
| Cheeky Monkeys Childcare Caring Premises | 429 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Caterlink @ Sacred Heart Catholic School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2024 |
| Dominos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2024 |
Questions about Lunchbox Express
What is Lunchbox Express's food hygiene rating?
Lunchbox Express has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Westmorland and Furness Council on 16 March 2023.
Is Lunchbox Express 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 Lunchbox Express last inspected?
Lunchbox Express was last inspected on 16 March 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Westmorland and Furness Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Lunchbox Express?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Lunchbox Express compare to other places in Westmorland and Furness?
86% of the 2,771 rated food businesses in Westmorland and Furness hold the top rating of 5, while Lunchbox Express holds a 4. 269 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Westmorland and Furness Council inspects Lunchbox Express 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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