The Sun Hotel food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Lancaster City
The Sun 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 31 March 2025, 15 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: Sun Hotel, 63-65 Church Street, Lancaster, LA1 1ET
How it compares in Lancaster City
That puts The Sun 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 Sun Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Sun 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 Sun Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Etna Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| Born and Bread Other catering premises | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2024 |
| Bella Italia Restaurants LTD Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| All Hopes No Promises Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Boba Boba Takeaway/sandwich shop | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2024 |
| Bier & Twist Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| Buccelli's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Cafe Dolce Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
Questions about The Sun Hotel
What is The Sun Hotel's food hygiene rating?
The Sun Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lancaster City Council on 31 March 2025.
Is The Sun 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 Sun Hotel last inspected?
The Sun Hotel was last inspected on 31 March 2025, 15 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 Sun 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Sun Hotel 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 Sun Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lancaster City Council inspects The Sun 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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