Restaurant - Cafe - Canteen

Food Hygiene Rating for Whale Tail Cafe

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Whale Tail Cafe is located in the city of Lancaster.

Rating: 5 - Very GoodLast inspected: Tue 10 Feb 2026LA1 1XNfhrs

Food hygiene rating 5 for Whale Tail Cafe

Very Good

Location

Address

Single Step, 78a Penny Street, Lancaster, Lancashire

LANCASTER LA1

Local authority

lancaster-city

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Inspection details

Food Hygiene & Safety Procedures

Very Good (0)

High standard of compliance with legal requirements and code of practice.

Structural Compliance

Good (5)

High standard of compliance with legal requirements and industry codes of practice. Some minor contraventions or non-compliance.

Confidence in Management

Good (5)

Reasonable record of compliance. Satisfactory documented Food Safety Management System.

Overall food hygiene rating: 5 - Very Good
Date of last inspection: 10 February 2026
FHRS ID: 92662
Business type: Restaurant - Cafe - Canteen
Business name: Whale Tail Cafe
Address: Single Step, 78a Penny Street, Lancaster, Lancashire
Responsible local authority: lancaster-city

Data sourced from the Food Standards Agency.

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