MV Stena Scotia food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Lancaster City
MV Stena Scotia 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 15 September 2025, 9 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: Heysham Port Limited, North Quay, Heysham Harbour, LA3 2XF
How it compares in Lancaster City
That puts MV Stena Scotia 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% | ← MV Stena Scotia | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 173 | 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 64 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 MV Stena Scotia 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 MV Stena Scotia, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| MV Stena Futura Mobile caterer | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| MV Stena Hibernia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
| MV Stenaline Connecta Distributors/Transporters | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Dalkia Facilities Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2025 |
| Freedom Confectionery Ltd Importers/Exporters | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2024 |
| Fairways Care Home Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Trumacar County Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2025 |
| Heysham Golf Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
Questions about MV Stena Scotia
What is MV Stena Scotia's food hygiene rating?
MV Stena Scotia has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lancaster City Council on 15 September 2025.
Is MV Stena Scotia 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 MV Stena Scotia last inspected?
MV Stena Scotia was last inspected on 15 September 2025, 9 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 MV Stena Scotia?
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 MV Stena Scotia compare to other places in Lancaster City?
79% of the 1,101 rated food businesses in Lancaster City hold the top rating of 5, and MV Stena Scotia is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lancaster City Council inspects MV Stena Scotia 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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