Lancaster has 370 food establishments with an average hygiene rating of 4.6 out of 5, which is in line with the national average of 4.6.
92% of rated establishments hold a rating of 4 or above, with 72% achieving the top rating of 5.
Among business types, mobile caterer establishments lead the way with an average rating of 5 across 6 inspected premises.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen is the most common category, accounting for 27% of food businesses in Lancaster.
50 establishments have been inspected in the last 90 days.
In the last 30 days, 1 establishment improved its rating and 18 were newly inspected.
Showing 101–150 of 370 establishments
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| Town | Places | Avg rating | 5-star |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morecambe | 294 | 4.6/5 | 75% |
| Heysham | 68 | 4.6/5 | 72% |
| Carnforth | 46 | 4.6/5 | 73% |
| Bolton-le-Sands | 32 | 4.9/5 | 87% |
| Bailrigg | 27 | 4.8/5 | 80% |
| Whittington | 24 | 4.9/5 | 91% |
There are currently 370 food businesses with hygiene ratings in Lancaster, out of 620,096 rated establishments across the UK.
In Lancaster, the average hygiene rating is 4.6/5 — in line with the national average of 4.6/5. 72% of rated businesses in Lancaster hold the highest rating of 5.
Food hygiene inspections in Lancaster are carried out by Lancaster City. Inspectors assess how hygienically food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety procedures.
Ratings follow the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), scoring businesses from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). Ratings are updated following inspections and may change over time. Data for Lancaster was last updated on 15 May 2026.