The Three Mariners food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Lancaster City
The Three Mariners 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 15 January 2026, 5 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: Three Mariners, Bridge Lane, Lancaster, LA1 1EE
How it compares in Lancaster City
In Lancaster City, 79% of rated places manage a 5, so The Three Mariners sits behind roughly 865 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 865 | 79% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 172 | 16% | ← The Three Mariners | |
| 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 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 Three Mariners 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 Three Mariners, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bella Italia Restaurants LTD Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 218 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| Born and Bread Other catering premises | 232 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2024 |
| Araya Thai Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 254 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2024 |
| Craft and Common Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 261 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Chapel Street Wines Retailers - other | 263 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2024 |
| All Hopes No Promises Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 275 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Boba Boba Takeaway/sandwich shop | 283 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2024 |
| Buccelli's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 286 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
Questions about The Three Mariners
What is The Three Mariners's food hygiene rating?
The Three Mariners has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Lancaster City Council on 15 January 2026.
Is The Three Mariners 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 Three Mariners last inspected?
The Three Mariners was last inspected on 15 January 2026, 5 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 Three Mariners?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Three Mariners 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 The Three Mariners holds a 4. 172 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Lancaster City Council inspects The Three Mariners 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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