Mama Cha's Lutong Pinoy Authentic Flavors of the Phillippines food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Lancaster City
Mama Cha's Lutong Pinoy Authentic Flavors of the Phillippines holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the business are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This is a fresh result: Mama Cha's Lutong Pinoy Authentic Flavors of the Phillippines was inspected on 6 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 3 Swan Yard, Lancaster, LA1 3EQ
How it compares in Lancaster City
In Lancaster City, 79% of rated places manage a 5, so Mama Cha's Lutong Pinoy Authentic Flavors of the Phillippines sits behind roughly 865 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 865 | 79% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 173 | 16% | ← Mama Cha's Lutong Pinoy Authentic Flavors of the Phillippines | |
| 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 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 Mama Cha's Lutong Pinoy Authentic Flavors of the Phillippines 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 Mama Cha's Lutong Pinoy Authentic Flavors of the Phillippines, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accidental Tap House Pub/bar/nightclub | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| ATT Food Club Retailers - other | 243 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2023 |
| Cathedral RC Primary School School/college/university | 257 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Dukes Theatre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 298 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| Baked By Brew Limited Retailers - other | 334 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2024 |
| City Mini Market Retailers - other | 354 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2024 |
| Ado's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 357 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| Aquila Neapolitan Wood Fired Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 357 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
Questions about Mama Cha's Lutong Pinoy Authentic Flavors of the Phillippines
What is Mama Cha's Lutong Pinoy Authentic Flavors of the Phillippines's food hygiene rating?
Mama Cha's Lutong Pinoy Authentic Flavors of the Phillippines has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Lancaster City Council on 6 June 2026.
Is Mama Cha's Lutong Pinoy Authentic Flavors of the Phillippines safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this business to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Mama Cha's Lutong Pinoy Authentic Flavors of the Phillippines last inspected?
Mama Cha's Lutong Pinoy Authentic Flavors of the Phillippines was last inspected on 6 June 2026, a month 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 Mama Cha's Lutong Pinoy Authentic Flavors of the Phillippines?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Mama Cha's Lutong Pinoy Authentic Flavors of the Phillippines 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 Mama Cha's Lutong Pinoy Authentic Flavors of the Phillippines holds a 4. 173 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Lancaster City Council inspects Mama Cha's Lutong Pinoy Authentic Flavors of the Phillippines 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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