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Food hygiene in Lancaster

In the last month 8 food places within 1.5 miles of the middle of Lancaster were given a hygiene score, more than the middle Lancaster area (0), and all of them got the top mark of 5. That makes it 1st of 46 Lancaster areas for inspections. Over three months, 77% of the 35 places scored here got a 5, above the 62% across Lancaster. 4 places scored 2 or below. 26 food places are waiting for a first inspection.

LA1, Lancaster · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Lancaster

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8hygiene scoreslast 31 days
77%scored 5last 3 months · Lancaster 62%
4scored 0 to 2last 3 months
26waiting for a first inspectionusually new or under new owners

Latest hygiene scores

Scores published in the last 31 days for places within 1.5 miles of the middle of Lancaster.

New food places

  • New food place0.1 miles

    New takeaway: Frangos

    Registered as a food business and waiting for its first hygiene inspection.

    8 Damside Street, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 1PB

Scored 0 to 2 in the last three months

  • The Vale Convenience Store was rated 1 (major improvement necessary) on 27 August 2026. Shops
  • Mount Spice was rated 1 (major improvement necessary) on 25 August 2026. Takeaways and sandwich shops
  • Leonardini Gelato was rated 1 (major improvement necessary) on 20 August 2026. Takeaways and sandwich shops
  • Barley Cop Chippy was rated 2 (improvement necessary) on 19 August 2026. Takeaways and sandwich shops

A score shows how things were on the day of the inspection; businesses can appeal or ask for a new inspection once they have made improvements.

Waiting for a first inspection

26 food places registered with the council and not yet given a score. Usually new, or under new owners.

Lancaster against Lancaster

Food hygieneLancasterMiddle Lancaster area
Scores, last month80
Scores, last 3 months352
Scored 5, last 3 months77%62% (all Lancaster)
Scored 0 to 2, last 3 months40
Waiting for a first inspection261

Within 1.5 miles of the middle of Lancaster. The share scoring 5 needs at least three scores.

Nearby areas

AreaLast month3 monthsScored 5Scored 0–2Waiting
Lancaster83577%426
Moorlands52075%216
Marsh21275%18
Greaves31164%111
Bulk21182%19
Abraham Heights2888%01
Vale1333%23
See every Lancaster area ranked, with the latest low scores and top marks, on the food hygiene in Lancaster page. Scores come from the Food Standards Agency; tap any place for its details.

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Questions people ask

What are the food hygiene ratings like in Lancaster?

In the last three months 35 food places within 1.5 miles of the middle of Lancaster were given a hygiene score, and 27 (77%) scored 5. Across Lancaster, 62% scored 5.

Has anywhere in Lancaster had a low food hygiene rating?

In the last three months, The Vale Convenience Store was rated 1 (major improvement necessary) on 27 August 2026, Mount Spice was rated 1 (major improvement necessary) on 25 August 2026, Leonardini Gelato was rated 1 (major improvement necessary) on 20 August 2026 and Barley Cop Chippy was rated 2 (improvement necessary) on 19 August 2026. A score shows how things were on the day of the inspection.

Are there new food places in Lancaster?

26 food places near Lancaster are registered with the council and waiting for a first hygiene inspection. These are usually new businesses or ones under new owners.