Sweet Zen food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Lancaster City
Sweet Zen 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 20 April 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.
Address: 22 Croft Street, Morecambe, LA4 5SS
How it compares in Lancaster City
That puts Sweet Zen 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% | ← Sweet Zen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Sweet Zen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffeys TA Pub/bar/nightclub | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
| Asda Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Arnside Lodge Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| Anchor Housing Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Atkinsons Fish & Chip Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2025 |
| Anchor Housing Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Bees Afro Caribbean Stores Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Blue Shop Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
Questions about Sweet Zen
What is Sweet Zen's food hygiene rating?
Sweet Zen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lancaster City Council on 20 April 2026.
Is Sweet Zen 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 Sweet Zen last inspected?
Sweet Zen was last inspected on 20 April 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Lancaster City Council rather than by the business.
How does Sweet Zen 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 Sweet Zen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lancaster City Council inspects Sweet Zen 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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Sweet Zen is one of 354 rated food businesses in Morecambe. See every hygiene rating in Morecambe →
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