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Food hygiene in Vale

In the last month 1 food place within 0.6 miles of the middle of Vale was given a hygiene score, more than the middle Lancaster area (0), and it got the top mark of 5. That makes it joint 7th of 46 Lancaster areas for inspections. Over three months, 33% of the 3 places scored here got a 5, below the 61% across Lancaster. 2 places scored 2 or below. 3 food places are waiting for a first inspection.

LA1, Lancaster · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Vale

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1hygiene scorelast 31 days
33%scored 5last 3 months · Lancaster 61%
2scored 0 to 2last 3 months
3waiting for a first inspectionusually new or under new owners

Latest hygiene scores

Scores published in the last 31 days for places within 0.6 miles of the middle of Vale.

Scored 0 to 2 in the last three months

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

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

Vale against Lancaster

Food hygieneValeMiddle Lancaster area
Scores, last month10
Scores, last 3 months33
Scored 5, last 3 months33%61% (all Lancaster)
Scored 0 to 2, last 3 months20
Waiting for a first inspection31

Within 0.6 miles of the middle of Vale. The share scoring 5 needs at least three scores.

Nearby areas

AreaLast month3 monthsScored 5Scored 0–2Waiting
Lancaster63669%426
Moorlands32264%216
Marsh21267%18
Bulk11267%19
Skerton1560%23
Vale1333%23
Scale Hall13100%02
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 Vale?

In the last three months 3 food places within 0.6 miles of the middle of Vale were given a hygiene score, and 1 (33%) scored 5. Across Lancaster, 61% scored 5.

Has anywhere in Vale 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 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 Vale?

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