The Boars Head food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Lancaster City
The Boars Head holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 29 May 2024, 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: The Square, 20-22 Great John Street, Lancaster, LA1 1NG
How it compares in Lancaster City
In Lancaster City, 79% of rated places manage a 5, so The Boars Head sits behind roughly 865 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 865 | 79% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 173 | 16% | ← The Boars Head | |
| 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Boars Head 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 Boars Head, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diggles Takeaway/sandwich shop | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Black Sheep Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Bob and Berts Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2025 |
| Gallico Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Cafe Dolce Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Dukes Theatre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
Questions about The Boars Head
What is The Boars Head's food hygiene rating?
The Boars Head has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Lancaster City Council on 29 May 2024.
Is The Boars Head safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Boars Head last inspected?
The Boars Head was last inspected on 29 May 2024, 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 Boars Head?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Boars Head compare to other places in Lancaster City?
79% of the 1,101 rated food businesses in Lancaster City hold the top rating of 5, while The Boars Head holds a 4. 173 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Lancaster City Council inspects The Boars Head 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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