Reel Cinemas food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Lancaster City
Reel Cinemas holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 January 2025, 17 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: Central Drive, Morecambe, LA4 4DW
How it compares in Lancaster City
That puts Reel Cinemas 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% | ← Reel Cinemas | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 173 | 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 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 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 Reel Cinemas 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 Reel Cinemas, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kennedy's Festival Market Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 August 2023 |
| KFC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2024 |
| Bruccianis Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 296 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Evolution Supplements Retailers - other | 296 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| B and M Retail Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 296 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| Fully Loaded Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 325 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
Questions about Reel Cinemas
What is Reel Cinemas's food hygiene rating?
Reel Cinemas has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lancaster City Council on 22 January 2025.
Is Reel Cinemas 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Reel Cinemas last inspected?
Reel Cinemas was last inspected on 22 January 2025, 17 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 Reel Cinemas?
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 Reel Cinemas compare to other places in Lancaster City?
79% of the 1,101 rated food businesses in Lancaster City hold the top rating of 5, and Reel Cinemas is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lancaster City Council inspects Reel Cinemas 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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Reel Cinemas is one of 354 rated food businesses in Morecambe. See every hygiene rating in Morecambe →
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