Lightly Battered food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Wyre
Lightly Battered holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 30 March 2023, more than 3 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: 99 Croston Road, Garstang, Preston, PR3 1HQ
How it compares in Wyre
That puts Lightly Battered 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% | ← Lightly Battered | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Lightly Battered 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 Lightly Battered, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Kebab Garstang Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 4 - Good | 8 August 2025 |
| Seasons Chinese Take Away Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 4 - Good | 17 July 2025 |
| Discovery Vine Ltd Garstang Before/After School Club Caring Premises | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Lancashire Catering(Garstang Community Primary School) School/college/university | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| The Striped Pig Company / The Striped Kitchen Mobile caterer | 372 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| The Great Season Chinese Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 419 yards away | 4 - Good | 26 January 2026 |
| Nova Care Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
| Garstang Free Methodist Church Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
Questions about Lightly Battered
What is Lightly Battered's food hygiene rating?
Lightly Battered has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wyre Council on 30 March 2023.
Is Lightly Battered 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Lightly Battered last inspected?
Lightly Battered was last inspected on 30 March 2023, more than 3 years 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 Lightly Battered?
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 Lightly Battered compare to other places in Wyre?
63% of the 902 rated food businesses in Wyre hold the top rating of 5, and Lightly Battered is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wyre Council inspects Lightly Battered 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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