Duke of Rothesay food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Lancaster City
Duke of Rothesay holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
This is a fresh result: Duke of Rothesay was inspected on 14 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: The Duke Of Rothesay, Rothesay Road, Heysham, LA3 2UP
How it compares in Lancaster City
In Lancaster City, 79% of rated places manage a 5, so Duke of Rothesay sits behind roughly 1,037 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 865 | 79% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 172 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 44 | 4% | ← Duke of Rothesay | |
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 65 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Duke of Rothesay 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 Duke of Rothesay, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freedom Confectionery Ltd Importers/Exporters | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2024 |
| Fairways Care Home Caring Premises | 273 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Heysham Golf Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Half Moon Bay Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2024 |
| Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| MV Stena Scotia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
| Co-op Food - Middleton Way Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
| MV Stena Futura Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
Questions about Duke of Rothesay
What is Duke of Rothesay's food hygiene rating?
Duke of Rothesay has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Lancaster City Council on 14 May 2026.
Is Duke of Rothesay safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Duke of Rothesay last inspected?
Duke of Rothesay was last inspected on 14 May 2026, a month 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 Duke of Rothesay?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Duke of Rothesay compare to other places in Lancaster City?
79% of the 1,100 rated food businesses in Lancaster City hold the top rating of 5, while Duke of Rothesay holds a 3. 44 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Lancaster City Council inspects Duke of Rothesay 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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