The Velvet Carrot food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Wyre
The Velvet Carrot 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 21 August 2025, 10 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: Unit 5, Thomas's Weind, Garstang, PR3 1LL
How it compares in Wyre
That puts The Velvet Carrot among the 564 places in Wyre holding top marks, 63% 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 | 564 | 63% | ← The Velvet Carrot | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 195 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 89 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 27 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 25 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 134 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 Velvet Carrot 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 Velvet Carrot, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lulu-Js Vintage Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2024 |
| Bier & Vinyl Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| Thai Courtyard Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 46 yards away | 4 - Good | 7 November 2024 |
| Sabza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 51 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 8 August 2025 |
| One Stop Garstang Retailers - other | 51 yards away | 4 - Good | 19 June 2025 |
| The Wheatsheaf Pub/bar/nightclub | 56 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 18 July 2025 |
| Baby Blossoms Nursery Caring Premises | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| Sainsbury's Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
Questions about The Velvet Carrot
What is The Velvet Carrot's food hygiene rating?
The Velvet Carrot has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wyre Council on 21 August 2025.
Is The Velvet Carrot 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 Velvet Carrot last inspected?
The Velvet Carrot was last inspected on 21 August 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wyre Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Velvet Carrot?
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 Velvet Carrot compare to other places in Wyre?
63% of the 902 rated food businesses in Wyre hold the top rating of 5, and The Velvet Carrot is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wyre Council inspects The Velvet Carrot 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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