DeVitre Day Centre food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Lancaster City
DeVitre Day Centre 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 6 December 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: Devitre House, Ashton Road, Lancaster, LA1 5AL
How it compares in Lancaster City
That puts DeVitre Day Centre 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% | ← DeVitre Day Centre | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
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 DeVitre Day Centre 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 DeVitre Day Centre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Tree Cafe (The Orchard) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 183 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2024 |
| BP Bowling Green Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2024 |
| Brookdale Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Booths Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Caterplus Ltd Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Bowerham Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2025 |
| Bowerham Kids Club Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2025 |
Questions about DeVitre Day Centre
What is DeVitre Day Centre's food hygiene rating?
DeVitre Day Centre has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lancaster City Council on 6 December 2023.
Is DeVitre Day Centre 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 DeVitre Day Centre last inspected?
DeVitre Day Centre was last inspected on 6 December 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 DeVitre Day Centre?
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 DeVitre Day Centre 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 DeVitre Day Centre is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lancaster City Council inspects DeVitre Day Centre 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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