J.C Bowker food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Lancaster City
J.C Bowker holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 November 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 69 Main Road, Bolton le Sands, LA5 8DL
How it compares in Lancaster City
That puts J.C Bowker 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% | ← J.C Bowker | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 J.C Bowker 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 J.C Bowker, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Packet Bridge Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Ellel WOW Group Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2023 |
| Well Pharmacy Retailers - other | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Royal Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2024 |
| Trungs Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2024 |
| Far Pavilion Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Co-Op Bolton Le Sands Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| Bolton-le-Sands CE Primary School School/college/university | 323 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
Questions about J.C Bowker
What is J.C Bowker's food hygiene rating?
J.C Bowker has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lancaster City Council on 6 November 2024.
Is J.C Bowker 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was J.C Bowker last inspected?
J.C Bowker was last inspected on 6 November 2024, 20 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 J.C Bowker?
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 J.C Bowker 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 J.C Bowker is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lancaster City Council inspects J.C Bowker 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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