What is the average food hygiene rating in Lancaster City?

The average food hygiene rating in Lancaster City is 4.68 out of 5, across 1,093 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How does Lancaster City compare with the national average for food hygiene?

77.5% of rated premises in Lancaster City hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 2.2 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Lancaster City 216 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.

How many restaurants in Lancaster City have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

847 food businesses in Lancaster City hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 77.5% of the 1,093 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 29 May 2026.

How many food businesses in Lancaster City have a low hygiene rating?

26 food businesses in Lancaster City are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 2 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.

What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?

The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.

Where does this Lancaster City food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Lancaster City (1,165 establishments on record, 1,093 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

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Food Hygiene Ratings in Lancaster City

In Lancaster City, 77.5% of 1,093 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.68/5. These figures cover 1,165 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

Lancaster City has 847 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 1,093 rated premises (77.5%). 26 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 29 May 2026.

5★ share: 77.5%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: -2.2 pp
National rank: 216 / 328

Ranked by 5★ share among 328 UK local authorities in our FHRS dataset (rank 1 = highest share). Both figures are computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records.

Rating distribution in Lancaster City

5★ Very Good

847 (77.5%)

4★ Good

176 (16.1%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

44 (4%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

15 (1.4%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

9 (0.8%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

2 (0.2%)

Plus 71 awaiting inspection and 1 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 71 awaiting inspection and 1 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in Lancaster City: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in Lancaster City?: The average food hygiene rating in Lancaster City is 4.68 out of 5, across 1,093 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does Lancaster City compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 77.5% of rated premises in Lancaster City hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 2.2 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Lancaster City 216 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.
How many restaurants in Lancaster City have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 847 food businesses in Lancaster City hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 77.5% of the 1,093 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 29 May 2026.
How many food businesses in Lancaster City have a low hygiene rating?: 26 food businesses in Lancaster City are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 2 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?: The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
Where does this Lancaster City food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Lancaster City (1,165 establishments on record, 1,093 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

Top-rated places in Lancaster City

Signature Dining @ The Glen CareCaring Premises · The Glen Care Centre, Gleneagles Drive, Morecambe, Lancashire · LA4 5BN
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 29 May 2026
The Glen Care HomeCaring Premises · Morecambe Bay Care Centre, Gleneagles Drive, Morecambe, Lancashire · LA4 5BN
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 29 May 2026
Trailer Swift Crew CateringMobile caterer · 12 Fife Street, Lancaster, Lancashire · LA1 5TW
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
MV Stenaline ConnectaDistributors/Transporters · Stena Line, North Quay, Heysham Harbour, Heysham · LA3 2XF
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 27 May 2026
Infinity Pre SchoolSchool/college/university · 16 High Road, Halton, Lancashire
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026
The Cake ShedOther catering premises
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026
The BullPub/bar/nightclub · 17 Lines Street, Morecambe, Lancashire · LA4 5ES
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026
The Tiny BakerOther catering premises
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026
Bay Distilleries (CJ Spirits Ltd)Retailers - other
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 18 May 2026
Brookhouse Post OfficeRetailers - other · 4-6 Sycamore Road, Brookhouse, Lancaster · LA2 9PB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 15 May 2026
Far PavilionRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Far Pavilion Restaurant, 25 Bye-Pass Road, Bolton Le Sands, Carnforth · LA5 8JA
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 14 May 2026
Little SupermarketRetailers - other · 136 Heysham Road, Heysham, Morecambe · LA3 1DH
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 14 May 2026

Places needing improvement in Lancaster City

The Meatbox FamilyManufacturers/packers
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 20 March 2026
Eat IndianTakeaway/sandwich shop · 40 Penny Street, Lancaster, Lancashire · LA1 1UA
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 11 February 2026
Premier Halton Village StoreRetailers - other · Halton Village Stores, 157 High Road, Halton, Lancaster · LA2 6PY
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 28 July 2025
Lancaster Mini MarketRetailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · 71 Bowerham Road, Lancaster, Lancashire · LA1 4AQ
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 4 September 2024
Tharans Mini MarketRetailers - other · 3a Parliament Street, Morecambe, Lancashire · LA3 1RQ
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 3 February 2026
Lancaster Board and SwordRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 28 Sun Street, Lancaster, Lancashire · LA1 1EW
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 4 June 2025
The County Lodge HotelPub/bar/nightclub · County Hotel, Lancaster Road, Carnforth, Lancashire · LA5 9LD
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 9 December 2025
The MunchboxRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 30 January 2025

A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may have since improved. Always check the current rating at the FSA before drawing conclusions.

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 1,165 real Food Standards Agency records for Lancaster City, of which 1,093 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. Data as of 2026-06-12.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.