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Takeaways in Lancashire — UK FHRS establishments & hygiene ratings

Lancashire accounts for 4% of all Takeaways establishments in England (1,931 locally, rank 5 of 48 counties). Within Lancashire, the sector represents 14% of FHRS premises in the county.

In Lancashire, Takeaways represents 14% of county FHRS premises (3 of 14 sectors). Across England, Lancashire holds 4% of all Takeaways establishments.

+12

Last 30 days (Companies House)

211 over 12 months · 50 in last 90 days

Net incorporations (30d): +12

+28

Last 30 days

915 over 12 months

Net rating signal (30d): +28

Low ratings (0–2)
0

Last 30 days

95 currently rated 0–2 (latest FHRS score)

FHRS hygiene distribution
1,931 rated establishments
5 (56%)
4 (20%)
3 (12%)
0–2 (5%)

Latest events — Takeaways in Lancashire

FHRS rating: R… in Freckleton

5

24/09/2026

FHRS rating: H… in Blackburn

5

21/09/2026

FHRS rating: Q… in Chorley

5

17/09/2026

FHRS rating: A… in Burnley

5

17/09/2026

FHRS rating: Y… in Accrington

3

17/09/2026

FHRS rating: S… in Burnley

5

16/09/2026

FHRS rating: K… in Darwen

5

16/09/2026

FHRS rating: 3… in Darwen

5

16/09/2026

FHRS rating: C… in Morecambe

5

15/09/2026

FHRS rating: C… in Poulton-Le-Fylde

5

15/09/2026

Establishment names are visible to Live Watch subscribers in this scope.

Takeaways and sandwich shops combine high street convenience with delivery-led models; FHRS ratings reflect hygiene at the point of food preparation and handover. Lancashire sits in North West England. In Lancashire, the highest concentration of takeaways establishments sits around Blackpool.

Relative positioning

Takeaways in Lancashire covers 1,931 FHRS establishments — 14% of FHRS premises in the county (3 of 14 sectors by volume). Across England, Lancashire accounts for 4% of all Takeaways establishments (rank 5 of 48). Net rating signal over 30 days: +28. Inspection rate: 15 ratings per 1,000 establishments (county sector average: 11; cross-county sector average: 14).

Share of county
14%
Share of sector (England)
4%
County rank (sector)
5 / 48
Net rating signal (30d)
+28
Sector rank in county
3 / 14
Rank — ratings (30d, counties)
5 / 48
Inspection rate
15 / 1,000
Rank — low ratings (counties)
6 / 48

Top towns — Takeaways (Lancashire)

Blackpool leads Takeaways in Lancashire with 269 establishments.

RankTownEstablishmentsRatings (30d)
1Blackpool2690
2Preston2111
3Blackburn1632
4Burnley1192
5Chorley662
6Accrington643
7Lancaster582
8Lytham St Annes480
9Darwen442
10Morecambe423

FHRS hygiene focus

Hygiene rating distribution
1,931 rated establishments
5: 56%4: 20%3: 12%0–2: 5%
Local inspection intensity

For Takeaways in Lancashire, the inspection rate is 15 per 1,000 establishments — above the cross-county sector average (14).

Last 30 days: 28 published ratings and 0 new 0–2 scores, with 95 establishments currently rated 0–2.

Recent low ratings (0–2)*
Samosa Hut

Nelson

1

26/08/2026

Easternbay

Lytham St. Annes

1

25/08/2026

Leonardini Gelato

Lancaster

1

20/08/2026

Smashies

Bacup

1

20/08/2026

Y SMASH

Chorley

0

19/08/2026

* Establishment names are visible to Live watch subscribers in this scope.

Beyond Takeaways, Lancashire also covers 13 other FHRS sectors. Retailers — other is the next largest (2,957 establishments).

Other sectors — Lancashire

Retailers — other

2,957 establishments

+31 ratings (30d) · 166 low (0–2)

Restaurants & cafés

2,738 establishments

+34 ratings (30d) · 76 low (0–2)

Other catering premises

1,493 establishments

+21 ratings (30d) · 9 low (0–2)

Pubs & bars

1,316 establishments

+9 ratings (30d) · 21 low (0–2)

Care homes & day care

1,051 establishments

+20 ratings (30d) · 10 low (0–2)

Institutional catering

905 establishments

+21 ratings (30d) · 2 low (0–2)

Mobile caterers

614 establishments

+6 ratings (30d) · 5 low (0–2)

Hotels & B&Bs

552 establishments

+4 ratings (30d) · 15 low (0–2)

Retail supermarkets

376 establishments

+1 ratings (30d) · 13 low (0–2)

Manufacturers / packers

200 establishments

+3 ratings (30d) · 7 low (0–2)

Distributors / transporters

90 establishments

+2 ratings (30d) · 2 low (0–2)

Farmers / growers

55 establishments

+0 ratings (30d) · 0 low (0–2)

Importers / exporters

11 establishments

+0 ratings (30d) · 0 low (0–2)

Neighbouring counties also host Takeaways establishments — Greater Manchester leads with 3,640 establishments for this sector.

Takeaways — neighbouring counties

Contextual navigation

Related sectors — Lancashire

Restaurants & cafés · 2,738 est.Mobile caterers · 614 est.Retailers — other · 2,957 est.Pubs & bars · 1,316 est.

Frequently asked questions

How many Takeaways establishments are in Lancashire?

1,931 FHRS establishments are classified as Takeaways in Lancashire — 14% of tracked FHRS premises in the county.

Which towns concentrate Takeaways in Lancashire?

The towns with the most establishments include Blackpool, Preston, Blackburn. See the table below for establishment counts.

What is the FHRS rating activity for Takeaways in Lancashire?

28 FHRS ratings were published in the last 30 days, including 0 scored 0–2. 95 establishments currently hold a 0–2 rating (latest score). Inspection rate: 15 per 1,000 establishments.

How does Lancashire compare for Takeaways across England?

Lancashire ranks 5 of 48 counties by establishment count and holds 4% of the sector total on FoodProspect.

How can I export Takeaways data for Lancashire?

FoodProspect Live Watch covers county or sector scope — full historical export plus daily alerts. On this page, compare County watch vs Sector watch side by side on the pricing card.

Methodology & sources

This page aggregates FHRS establishments classified as Takeaways within Lancashire only. Cross-county and cross-sector benchmarks compare this local slice against the full FoodProspect dataset (all 48 ceremonial counties of England).

BusinessType → sector mapping follows the same rules as national sector pages. Companies House stats appear only where SIC mapping exists for Takeaways; premises and companies remain independent official records.

Town and neighbour-county rankings reflect the latest consolidated ETL snapshot. Low-rating lists show establishments currently scored 0–2 on their latest FHRS result. County coverage follows the latest consolidated ETL snapshot; historical aggregates are not retroactively restated when boundaries or mappings change.

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