The Bobbin food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Lancaster City
The Bobbin 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 26 November 2025, 7 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: 36 Cable Street, Lancaster, LA1 1HH
How it compares in Lancaster City
That puts The Bobbin 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 Bobbin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 172 | 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 65 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 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 Bobbin 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 Bobbin, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Araya Thai Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2024 |
| Eggcup Distributors/Transporters | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2025 |
| Chapel Street Wines Retailers - other | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2024 |
| Craft and Common Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Dubai Other catering premises | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2025 |
| Bella Italia Restaurants LTD Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 176 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| Buccelli's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 189 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
Questions about The Bobbin
What is The Bobbin's food hygiene rating?
The Bobbin has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lancaster City Council on 26 November 2025.
Is The Bobbin 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 Bobbin last inspected?
The Bobbin was last inspected on 26 November 2025, 7 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 Bobbin?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Bobbin compare to other places in Lancaster City?
79% of the 1,100 rated food businesses in Lancaster City hold the top rating of 5, and The Bobbin is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lancaster City Council inspects The Bobbin 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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