Booths Supermarket food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Lancaster City
Booths Supermarket holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the supermarket met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 March 2026, 4 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: Booths, Hala Road, Lancaster, LA1 4QJ
How it compares in Lancaster City
That puts Booths Supermarket 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% | ← Booths Supermarket | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Booths Supermarket 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 Booths Supermarket, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookdale Day Nursery Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| BP Bowling Green Retailers - other | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2024 |
| DeVitre Day Centre Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2023 |
| Ashton Manor Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| Apple Tree Cafe (The Orchard) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2024 |
| Animal Care Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Fox & Goose Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Caterplus Ltd Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
Questions about Booths Supermarket
What is Booths Supermarket's food hygiene rating?
Booths Supermarket has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lancaster City Council on 10 March 2026.
Is Booths Supermarket 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 supermarket to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Booths Supermarket last inspected?
Booths Supermarket was last inspected on 10 March 2026, 4 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 Booths Supermarket?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Booths Supermarket 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 Booths Supermarket is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lancaster City Council inspects Booths Supermarket 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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