The Port of Lancaster Smokehouse Ltd Shop

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2024-03-07

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
0
Confidence in Management
5

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

The Port of Lancaster Smokehouse Ltd Shop is a retailers - other located at Port Of Lancaster Smoke House, Bodie Hill, Glasson Dock, Lancaster, LA2 0DB, in the Lancaster City local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 7 March 2024, 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 0 — 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 retailer, this business is assessed on how food is stored and displayed, temperature control for chilled and frozen items, stock rotation practices, and the cleanliness of the premises. 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. Note: this inspection took place over 2 years ago and the current standards may differ.

Details

Business Type
Retailers - other
Address
Port Of Lancaster Smoke House, Bodie Hill, Glasson Dock, Lancaster
Postcode
LA2 0DB
Local Authority
Lancaster City
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
1705663

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of The Port of Lancaster Smokehouse Ltd Shop?

The Port of Lancaster Smokehouse Ltd Shop 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 retailers - other?

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 The Port of Lancaster Smokehouse Ltd Shop last inspected?

The Port of Lancaster Smokehouse Ltd Shop was last inspected on 2024-03-07. 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 The Port of Lancaster Smokehouse Ltd Shop located?

The Port of Lancaster Smokehouse Ltd Shop is located at Port Of Lancaster Smoke House, Bodie Hill, Glasson Dock, Lancaster , LA2 0DB, in the Lancaster City local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the LA2 postcode area.