Furnace Barn Day Nursery food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Lancaster City
Furnace Barn Day Nursery holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 29 April 2026, 2 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: Furnace Barn, Foundry Lane, Halton, LA2 6LT
How it compares in Lancaster City
That puts Furnace Barn Day Nursery 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% | ← Furnace Barn Day Nursery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Furnace Barn Day Nursery 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 Furnace Barn Day Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Keys Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2025 |
| Dolphinlee House Caring Premises | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2025 |
| Amanda's Big Baps Denny Beck Layby Mobile caterer | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Central Lancaster High School School/college/university | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2025 |
| Brendan's Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| Greaves Park Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2024 |
| Chadwick High School School/college/university | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Eating Plus Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
Questions about Furnace Barn Day Nursery
What is Furnace Barn Day Nursery's food hygiene rating?
Furnace Barn Day Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lancaster City Council on 29 April 2026.
Is Furnace Barn Day Nursery 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Furnace Barn Day Nursery last inspected?
Furnace Barn Day Nursery was last inspected on 29 April 2026, 2 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 Furnace Barn Day Nursery?
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 Furnace Barn Day Nursery 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 Furnace Barn Day Nursery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lancaster City Council inspects Furnace Barn Day Nursery 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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