The Middleton Pub food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Lancaster City
The Middleton Pub 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 9 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: The Sands, Carr Lane, Middleton, LA3 3LH
How it compares in Lancaster City
That puts The Middleton Pub 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% | ← The Middleton Pub | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 The Middleton Pub 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 The Middleton Pub, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radfords Pie Company Manufacturers/packers | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| ECS Cash and Carry Distributors/Transporters | 0.7 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 15 April 2024 |
| WPD Food Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.7 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| J&J Wilson Supermarket 326 Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Ocean Edge Holiday Park Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
| Primrose Neurological Centre Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Heysham Golf Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Teetimes at The Halfway House Other catering premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2024 |
Questions about The Middleton Pub
What is The Middleton Pub's food hygiene rating?
The Middleton Pub has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lancaster City Council on 9 November 2024.
Is The Middleton Pub 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 The Middleton Pub last inspected?
The Middleton Pub was last inspected on 9 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 The Middleton Pub?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Middleton Pub 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 The Middleton Pub is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lancaster City Council inspects The Middleton Pub 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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