The George Hotel food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Lancaster City
The George Hotel 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 19 December 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: George Hotel, 302 Lancaster Road, Morecambe, LA4 6LY
How it compares in Lancaster City
That puts The George Hotel 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 George Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 George Hotel 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 George Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carter's Cakes Retailers - other | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Barden House Caring Premises | 309 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Bay Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Breakaway Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Althams Fine Foods Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Atkinsons Fish & Chip Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2025 |
| Booker Distributors/Transporters | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
| Cedar Health and Wellbeing Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2026 |
Questions about The George Hotel
What is The George Hotel's food hygiene rating?
The George Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lancaster City Council on 19 December 2023.
Is The George Hotel 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 George Hotel last inspected?
The George Hotel was last inspected on 19 December 2023, more than 2 years 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 George Hotel?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 George Hotel 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 George Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lancaster City Council inspects The George Hotel 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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