Apple Tree Cafe (The Orchard) food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Lancaster City
Apple Tree Cafe (The Orchard) 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 5 June 2024, 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: Morecambe Bay Primary Trust, Pathfinders Drive, Lancaster, LA1 4JJ
How it compares in Lancaster City
That puts Apple Tree Cafe (The Orchard) 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% | ← Apple Tree Cafe (The Orchard) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Apple Tree Cafe (The Orchard) 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 Apple Tree Cafe (The Orchard), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| DeVitre Day Centre Caring Premises | 183 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2023 |
| BP Bowling Green Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2024 |
| Caterplus Ltd Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Brookdale Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Booths Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Bowerham Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2025 |
| Bowerham Kids Club Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2025 |
Questions about Apple Tree Cafe (The Orchard)
What is Apple Tree Cafe (The Orchard)'s food hygiene rating?
Apple Tree Cafe (The Orchard) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lancaster City Council on 5 June 2024.
Is Apple Tree Cafe (The Orchard) 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 Apple Tree Cafe (The Orchard) last inspected?
Apple Tree Cafe (The Orchard) was last inspected on 5 June 2024, 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 Apple Tree Cafe (The Orchard)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Apple Tree Cafe (The Orchard) 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 Apple Tree Cafe (The Orchard) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lancaster City Council inspects Apple Tree Cafe (The Orchard) 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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