Sharon's Snacks

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2025-09-23

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
5

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

Sharon's Snacks is a mobile caterer located at Vickers Industrial Estate, Mellishaw Lane, Heaton With Oxcliffe, Lancashire, LA3 3EN, in the Lancaster City local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 23 September 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. 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
Mobile caterer
Address
Vickers Industrial Estate, Mellishaw Lane, Heaton With Oxcliffe, Lancashire
Postcode
LA3 3EN
Local Authority
Lancaster City
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
664487

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Sharon's Snacks?

Sharon's Snacks 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 mobile caterer?

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 Sharon's Snacks last inspected?

Sharon's Snacks was last inspected on 2025-09-23. 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 Sharon's Snacks located?

Sharon's Snacks is located at Vickers Industrial Estate, Mellishaw Lane, Heaton With Oxcliffe, Lancashire , LA3 3EN, in the Lancaster City local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the LA3 postcode area.