Runner Duck Wine Room food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Lancaster City
Runner Duck Wine Room holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 November 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 59-61 King Street, Lancaster, LA1 1RE
How it compares in Lancaster City
That puts Runner Duck Wine Room among the 865 places in Lancaster City holding top marks, 79% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 865 | 79% | ← Runner Duck Wine Room | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 173 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 44 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 64 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Runner Duck Wine Room none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Runner Duck Wine Room, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Sweet Retailers - other | 8 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Dice and Decks Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 30 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Full House Noodle Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2026 |
| Brown Cow Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| City Mini Market Retailers - other | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2024 |
| Baked By Brew Limited Retailers - other | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2024 |
| Bob and Berts Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 172 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
Questions about Runner Duck Wine Room
What is Runner Duck Wine Room's food hygiene rating?
Runner Duck Wine Room has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lancaster City Council on 11 November 2024.
Is Runner Duck Wine Room safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Runner Duck Wine Room last inspected?
Runner Duck Wine Room was last inspected on 11 November 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Lancaster City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Runner Duck Wine Room?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Runner Duck Wine Room compare to other places in Lancaster City?
79% of the 1,101 rated food businesses in Lancaster City hold the top rating of 5, and Runner Duck Wine Room is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lancaster City Council inspects Runner Duck Wine Room and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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