Old Hall Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Lancaster City
Old Hall Inn 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 2 October 2025, 9 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Heysham Road, Heysham, LA3 2RT
How it compares in Lancaster City
That puts Old Hall Inn 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% | ← Old Hall Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Old Hall Inn 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 Old Hall Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heysham Community Pre-School Other catering premises | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Co-op Food - Middleton Way Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 203 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
| Diplos Pizza Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 332 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Half Moon Bay Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 332 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2024 |
| Co-Op Heysham Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Masala Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| Freedom Confectionery Ltd Importers/Exporters | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2024 |
| McCann's Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
Questions about Old Hall Inn
What is Old Hall Inn's food hygiene rating?
Old Hall Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lancaster City Council on 2 October 2025.
Is Old Hall Inn 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 Old Hall Inn last inspected?
Old Hall Inn was last inspected on 2 October 2025, 9 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 Old Hall Inn?
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 Old Hall Inn 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 Old Hall Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lancaster City Council inspects Old Hall Inn 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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