Althams Fine Foods Ltd

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2026-03-24
Rating changed from 4 since 2025-09-17

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
0
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
5

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

Althams Fine Foods Ltd is a manufacturers/packers located at Unit 3-4 Maple Works, Northgate, White Lund Industrial Estate, Morecambe, LA3 3AZ, in the Lancaster City local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 24 March 2026, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — 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. 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. The rating has changed from 4 to 5 since 17 September 2025.

Details

Business Type
Manufacturers/packers
Address
Unit 3-4 Maple Works, Northgate, White Lund Industrial Estate, Morecambe
Postcode
LA3 3AZ
Local Authority
Lancaster City
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
1653720

Rating History

Rating Date Recorded
4 2025-09-17

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Althams Fine Foods Ltd?

Althams Fine Foods Ltd 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 manufacturers/packers?

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 Althams Fine Foods Ltd last inspected?

Althams Fine Foods Ltd was last inspected on 2026-03-24. 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 Althams Fine Foods Ltd located?

Althams Fine Foods Ltd is located at Unit 3-4 Maple Works, Northgate, White Lund Industrial Estate, Morecambe , LA3 3AZ, in the Lancaster City local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the LA3 postcode area.