Farmfoods food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Lancaster City
Farmfoods holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the supermarket met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 October 2025, 9 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: 34-36 Parliament Street, Lancaster, LA1 1DQ
How it compares in Lancaster City
That puts Farmfoods 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% | ← Farmfoods | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Farmfoods 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 Farmfoods, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chapel Street Wines Retailers - other | 361 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2024 |
| Eggcup Distributors/Transporters | 361 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2025 |
| Araya Thai Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 361 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2024 |
| Craft and Common Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 362 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Dre Dre's Retailers - other | 401 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| Dubai Other catering premises | 416 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Dukes Theatre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 418 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 422 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2025 |
Questions about Farmfoods
What is Farmfoods's food hygiene rating?
Farmfoods has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lancaster City Council on 9 October 2025.
Is Farmfoods 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 supermarket to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Farmfoods last inspected?
Farmfoods was last inspected on 9 October 2025, 9 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 Farmfoods?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Farmfoods 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 Farmfoods is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lancaster City Council inspects Farmfoods 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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