Alhambra And Carleton Suite food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Lancaster City
Alhambra And Carleton Suite holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the business 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 2 December 2025, 7 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: Alhambra Buildings, 56 Marine Road West, Morecambe, LA4 4EU
How it compares in Lancaster City
In Lancaster City, 79% of rated places manage a 5, so Alhambra And Carleton Suite 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% | ← Alhambra And Carleton Suite | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Alhambra And Carleton Suite 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 Alhambra And Carleton Suite, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gizmo's (NW) Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| Balmoral Guesthouse Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 November 2023 |
| Atkinsons Fish & Chip Restaurant & Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Eggcup Retailers - other | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2024 |
| Edmondsons Retailers - other | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| Garden of Eden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2024 |
| Grace Ministries Retailers - other | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2025 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 212 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
Questions about Alhambra And Carleton Suite
What is Alhambra And Carleton Suite's food hygiene rating?
Alhambra And Carleton Suite has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Lancaster City Council on 2 December 2025.
Is Alhambra And Carleton Suite 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 business to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Alhambra And Carleton Suite last inspected?
Alhambra And Carleton Suite was last inspected on 2 December 2025, 7 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 Alhambra And Carleton Suite?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Alhambra And Carleton Suite 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 Alhambra And Carleton Suite holds a 4. 173 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Lancaster City Council inspects Alhambra And Carleton Suite 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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