1,148 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.6 out of 5. 75.2% rated "very good".
Food hygiene ratings in Lancaster City are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Every food business that handles, stores, prepares, or sells food is inspected by trained environmental health officers. Ratings run from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). The inspection covers hygienic food handling, the physical condition of the premises, and how food safety is managed.
Lancaster City currently has 1,148 registered food businesses. Of these, 1,086 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 75.2% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.6 out of 5. There are currently 16 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they require urgent or major improvement to meet food hygiene standards.
If you are eating out in this area, look for the green FHRS sticker displayed at the entrance of food premises. Businesses rated 3 or above are generally considered satisfactory, but a rating of 5 gives the strongest assurance. If a business has a low rating, it does not necessarily mean the food is unsafe right now, as improvements may have been made since the last inspection, but it does indicate that significant issues were found.
| Name | Address | Rating | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anatolia Turkish Restaurant | LA1 1HS | 0 | Jan 23, 2026 |
| One Stop Convenience Store | LA1 1LP | 0 | Oct 30, 2025 |
| Brookhouse Post Office | LA2 9PB | 1 | May 15, 2024 |
| Burgshake Restaurants Ltd | LA1 1NL | 1 | Dec 02, 2025 |
| Delhicious | LA1 1PB | 1 | Jan 22, 2026 |
| Gusto Italiano | 1 | Oct 14, 2025 | |
| Lancaster Board and Sword | LA1 1EW | 1 | Jun 04, 2025 |
| Lancaster Halal Shop | LA1 1NR | 1 | Oct 29, 2024 |
| Lancaster Mini Market | LA1 4AQ | 1 | Sep 04, 2024 |
| Moorgate Off Licence & News | LA1 3PY | 1 | May 21, 2024 |
| Pizzeria Italia | LA4 5EQ | 1 | Jul 29, 2025 |
| Premier Halton Village Store | LA2 6PY | 1 | Jul 28, 2025 |
| Tharans Mini Market | LA3 1RQ | 1 | Feb 03, 2026 |
| The County Lodge Hotel | LA5 9LD | 1 | Dec 09, 2025 |
| The Munchbox | 1 | Jan 30, 2025 |
There are currently 817 food businesses in Lancaster City with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 75.2% of all rated establishments. A rating of 5 means that the business was found to have very good hygiene standards at the time of inspection.
A food hygiene rating of 1 means 'Major Improvement Necessary'. This indicates that the food business was found to have significant problems with hygiene standards during its most recent inspection. The business is required to make substantial improvements. While it can remain open, it should be re-inspected to confirm improvements have been made.
Inspection frequency in Lancaster City depends on the risk level of the business. High-risk establishments (such as those with previous low ratings) may be inspected every 6 months, while low-risk businesses with a consistent rating of 5 may only be inspected every 2-3 years. The local authority's environmental health team manages the inspection schedule.