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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.
Rating distribution in Lancaster City
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.
Top-rated places in Lancaster City
- The BullPub/bar/nightclub · 17 Lines Street, Morecambe, Lancashire · LA4 5ES5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026
- The Tiny BakerOther catering premises5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026
- Bay Distilleries (CJ Spirits Ltd)Retailers - other5/5 · Very GoodInspected 18 May 2026
- Brookhouse Post OfficeRetailers - other · 4-6 Sycamore Road, Brookhouse, Lancaster · LA2 9PB5/5 · Very GoodInspected 15 May 2026
- Far PavilionRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Far Pavilion Restaurant, 25 Bye-Pass Road, Bolton Le Sands, Carnforth · LA5 8JA5/5 · Very GoodInspected 14 May 2026
- Little SupermarketRetailers - other · 136 Heysham Road, Heysham, Morecambe · LA3 1DH5/5 · Very GoodInspected 14 May 2026
Places needing improvement in Lancaster City
- The Meatbox FamilyManufacturers/packers0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 20 March 2026
- Eat IndianTakeaway/sandwich shop · 40 Penny Street, Lancaster, Lancashire · LA1 1UA0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 11 February 2026
- Premier Halton Village StoreRetailers - other · Halton Village Stores, 157 High Road, Halton, Lancaster · LA2 6PY1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 28 July 2025
- Lancaster Mini MarketRetailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · 71 Bowerham Road, Lancaster, Lancashire · LA1 4AQ1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 4 September 2024
- Tharans Mini MarketRetailers - other · 3a Parliament Street, Morecambe, Lancashire · LA3 1RQ1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 3 February 2026
- Lancaster Board and SwordRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 28 Sun Street, Lancaster, Lancashire · LA1 1EW1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 4 June 2025
- The County Lodge HotelPub/bar/nightclub · County Hotel, Lancaster Road, Carnforth, Lancashire · LA5 9LD1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 9 December 2025
- The MunchboxRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen1/5 · 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.