Silverdale News food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Lancaster City
Silverdale News holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 27 March 2025, 15 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: 17 Emesgate Lane, Silverdale, LA5 0RA
How it compares in Lancaster City
In Lancaster City, 79% of rated places manage a 5, so Silverdale News 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% | ← Silverdale News | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Silverdale News 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 Silverdale News, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| F & W Burrow Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| The Co-Operative Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
| Cinnamon Spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 4 - Good | 23 October 2025 |
| The Royal Pub/bar/nightclub | 7 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Bold Stores and Events Other catering premises | 20 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2024 |
| The Den Retailers - other | 21 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Blossom Bird Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Bleasdale School School/college/university | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
Questions about Silverdale News
What is Silverdale News's food hygiene rating?
Silverdale News has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Lancaster City Council on 27 March 2025.
Is Silverdale News 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Silverdale News last inspected?
Silverdale News was last inspected on 27 March 2025, 15 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 Silverdale News?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Silverdale News 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 Silverdale News holds a 4. 173 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Lancaster City Council inspects Silverdale News 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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