Lancashire Lamb Boxes

4
Good
Inspected: 2025-03-27

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
10
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
5

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

Lancashire Lamb Boxes is a manufacturers/packers located at null, in the Lancaster City local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 27 March 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 4 (Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 10 — 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. 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. Businesses that are not satisfied with their rating can request a re-inspection from their local authority or apply for a right to reply, which is published alongside the rating on the FSA website.

Details

Business Type
Manufacturers/packers
Address
Not available
Postcode
Not available
Local Authority
Lancaster City
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
1577409

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Lancashire Lamb Boxes?

Lancashire Lamb Boxes has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5, as assessed by Lancaster City.

What does a food hygiene rating of 4 mean for a manufacturers/packers?

A rating of 4 means hygiene standards are good, with only minor issues found during the inspection. The business meets the required standards across all three inspection categories, though some small improvements may be suggested.

When was Lancashire Lamb Boxes last inspected?

Lancashire Lamb Boxes was last inspected on 2025-03-27. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

How can Lancashire Lamb Boxes improve its rating?

Businesses can improve their food hygiene rating by addressing the issues identified in their inspection report. Common areas for improvement include better temperature control, improved cleaning schedules, and stronger documentation of food safety procedures. Businesses can request a re-inspection from their local authority once improvements have been made, or apply for a right to reply.