Heysham Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Lancaster City
Heysham Stores holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 1 July 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: 374 Heysham Road, Heysham, LA3 2BJ
How it compares in Lancaster City
That puts Heysham Stores 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% | ← Heysham Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Heysham Stores 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 Heysham Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op Heysham Retailers - other | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Fernbank Lodge Caring Premises | 269 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2026 |
| Heysham Mossgate CP School School/college/university | 433 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2026 |
| Diplos Pizza Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Heysham Community Pre-School Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Co-op Food - Middleton Way Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
| Hillcroft Nursing Home (Morecambe) Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| Half Moon Bay Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
Questions about Heysham Stores
What is Heysham Stores's food hygiene rating?
Heysham Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lancaster City Council on 1 July 2026.
Is Heysham Stores 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Heysham Stores last inspected?
Heysham Stores was last inspected on 1 July 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 Heysham Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Heysham Stores 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 Heysham Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lancaster City Council inspects Heysham Stores 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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