ECS Cash and Carry food hygiene rating
Distributors/Transporters · Lancaster City
ECS Cash and Carry holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the distributor met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 June 2026, 2 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.
94% of rated food businesses in Lancaster City score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Lancaster City ratings →
Address: Unit 14b Major Industrial Estate, Middleton Road, Middleton, LA3 3NT
How this rating has changed
ECS Cash and Carry has improved: it was rated 3 before its inspection on 9 June 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 9 June 2026 | 3 5 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Lancaster City
That puts ECS Cash and Carry among the 859 places in Lancaster City holding top marks, 78% 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 | 859 | 78% | ← ECS Cash and Carry | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 175 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 44 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 73 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 ECS Cash and Carry 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 ECS Cash and Carry, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radfords Pie Company Manufacturers/packers | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Primrose Neurological Centre Caring Premises | 368 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Heysham Golf Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Teetimes at The Halfway House Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2024 |
| Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| Fairways Care Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| The Middleton Pub Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 November 2024 |
| J&J Wilson Supermarket 326 Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
Questions about ECS Cash and Carry
What is ECS Cash and Carry's food hygiene rating?
ECS Cash and Carry has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lancaster City Council on 9 June 2026.
Is ECS Cash and Carry 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 distributor to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was ECS Cash and Carry last inspected?
ECS Cash and Carry was last inspected on 9 June 2026, 2 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 ECS Cash and Carry?
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 ECS Cash and Carry compare to other places in Lancaster City?
78% of the 1,099 rated food businesses in Lancaster City hold the top rating of 5, and ECS Cash and Carry is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lancaster City Council inspects ECS Cash and Carry 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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The official record is held by the council: http://www.lancaster.gov.uk/foodratings
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