1,196 food businesses in the source snapshot. Average rating: 4.7 out of 5. 77.9% 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. Inspections are carried out by trained environmental health officers; not every registered business has a published rating. 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.
The source snapshot contains 1,196 registered food businesses for Lancaster City. Of these, 1,099 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 77.9% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.7 out of 5. The snapshot contains 15 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they required 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.
Retrieval is not an inspection date. Ratings may change; verify individual businesses with the official authority. Missing or conflicting results are not counted as a pass.
| Name | Address | Rating | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eat Indian | LA1 1UA | 0 | Feb 11, 2026 |
| Castle Hill Pizza | LA1 1YN | 1 | Jul 29, 2026 |
| Ela & Tomi Ltd | LA3 1QE | 1 | Aug 13, 2026 |
| KPN Stores Ltd | LA3 1AD | 1 | Aug 20, 2026 |
| La Cassetta | LA1 1YN | 1 | Jul 29, 2026 |
| Leonardini Gelato | LA1 1LE | 1 | Aug 20, 2026 |
| Mount Spice | LA1 1NP | 1 | Aug 25, 2026 |
| New Inn | LA4 5PZ | 1 | Sep 03, 2026 |
| Premier | LA4 5EL | 1 | Sep 02, 2026 |
| Premier Halton Village Store | LA2 6PY | 1 | Jul 28, 2025 |
| South Road Food and Wine | LA4 6JS | 1 | Aug 20, 2026 |
| Tharans Mini Market | LA3 1RQ | 1 | Feb 03, 2026 |
| The County Lodge Hotel | LA5 9LD | 1 | Dec 09, 2025 |
| The Vale Convenience Store | LA1 2LS | 1 | Aug 27, 2026 |
| White Pepper Kerala Store Ltd | LA1 1NY | 1 | Jul 09, 2026 |
The source snapshot contains 856 food businesses in Lancaster City with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 77.9% 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.