Quite Simply French food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Lancaster City
Quite Simply French holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 February 2026, 5 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: 27a St Georges Quay, Lancaster, LA1 1RD
How it compares in Lancaster City
That puts Quite Simply French 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% | ← Quite Simply French | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Quite Simply French 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 Quite Simply French, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appledore Montessori Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Cafe Irresistible Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Cakes by Charmaine Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2024 |
| Asda Express Ryelands/Greggs/Subway Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| Born and Bread Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2024 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Cafexpress Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2024 |
| Bella Italia Restaurants LTD Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
Questions about Quite Simply French
What is Quite Simply French's food hygiene rating?
Quite Simply French has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lancaster City Council on 11 February 2026.
Is Quite Simply French 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Quite Simply French last inspected?
Quite Simply French was last inspected on 11 February 2026, 5 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 Quite Simply French?
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 Quite Simply French 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 Quite Simply French is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lancaster City Council inspects Quite Simply French 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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