Balmoral Guesthouse food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Lancaster City
Balmoral Guesthouse holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 2 November 2023, more than 2 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: 34 Marine Road West, Morecambe, LA3 1BZ
How it compares in Lancaster City
That puts Balmoral Guesthouse 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% | ← Balmoral Guesthouse | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 172 | 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 65 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 Balmoral Guesthouse 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 Balmoral Guesthouse, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Ministries Retailers - other | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2025 |
| Edmondsons Retailers - other | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| Garden of Eden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2024 |
| Gizmo's (NW) Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| Eggcup Retailers - other | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2024 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Atkinsons Fish & Chip Restaurant & Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 201 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Asda Express PFS Regents Park Retailers - other | 417 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2024 |
Questions about Balmoral Guesthouse
What is Balmoral Guesthouse's food hygiene rating?
Balmoral Guesthouse has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lancaster City Council on 2 November 2023.
Is Balmoral Guesthouse 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Balmoral Guesthouse last inspected?
Balmoral Guesthouse was last inspected on 2 November 2023, more than 2 years 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 Balmoral Guesthouse?
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 Balmoral Guesthouse compare to other places in Lancaster City?
79% of the 1,100 rated food businesses in Lancaster City hold the top rating of 5, and Balmoral Guesthouse is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lancaster City Council inspects Balmoral Guesthouse 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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