Nazareth House Care Home

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2025-07-17

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
5

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

Nazareth House Care Home is a hospitals/childcare/caring premises located at Nazareth House, Ashton Road, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 5AQ, in the Lancaster City local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 17 July 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Lancaster City oversees 1,167 registered food businesses, of which 87% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Lancaster City is 4.6 out of 5. As a food provider in a care or educational setting, this business is subject to particularly rigorous standards given the vulnerability of the people it serves. Inspectors pay close attention to allergen management, nutritional record-keeping, and staff training. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.

Details

Business Type
Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises
Address
Nazareth House, Ashton Road, Lancaster, Lancashire
Postcode
LA1 5AQ
Local Authority
Lancaster City
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
124805

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Nazareth House Care Home?

Nazareth House Care Home has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Lancaster City.

What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a hospitals/childcare/caring premises?

A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.

When was Nazareth House Care Home last inspected?

Nazareth House Care Home was last inspected on 2025-07-17. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

Where is Nazareth House Care Home located?

Nazareth House Care Home is located at Nazareth House, Ashton Road, Lancaster, Lancashire , LA1 5AQ, in the Lancaster City local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the LA1 postcode area.