ECS Cash and Carry food hygiene rating
Distributors/Transporters · Lancaster City
ECS Cash and Carry holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The distributor met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 15 April 2024, 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: Unit 14b Major Industrial Estate, Middleton Road, Middleton, LA3 3NT
How it compares in Lancaster City
In Lancaster City, 79% of rated places manage a 5, so ECS Cash and Carry sits behind roughly 1,038 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 865 | 79% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 173 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 44 | 4% | ← ECS Cash and Carry | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 |
| Trumacar County Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2025 |
| The Middleton Pub Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 November 2024 |
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 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Lancaster City Council on 15 April 2024.
Is ECS Cash and Carry safe to eat at?
A 3 means the distributor met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was ECS Cash and Carry last inspected?
ECS Cash and Carry was last inspected on 15 April 2024, 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 ECS Cash and Carry?
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 "generally satisfactory". 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?
79% of the 1,101 rated food businesses in Lancaster City hold the top rating of 5, while ECS Cash and Carry holds a 3. 44 places in the area share that rating.
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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