The Lemon Tree at Thurnham Hall food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Lancaster City
The Lemon Tree at Thurnham Hall holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Lemon Tree at Thurnham Hall was inspected on 19 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Thurnham Hall, Lancaster Road, Thurnham, LA2 0DT
How it compares in Lancaster City
That puts The Lemon Tree at Thurnham Hall 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 Lemon Tree at Thurnham Hall | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 173 | 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 64 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 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 The Lemon Tree at Thurnham Hall 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 Lemon Tree at Thurnham Hall, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pyes Mill Hotel and 1740 Bar and Restaurant Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.8 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Plough Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.2 miles away | 4 - Good | 5 September 2025 |
| Age UK Lancashire Ellel Village Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2023 |
| Leaps and Bounds Preschool Ellel Caring Premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| The Hook a Duck Bakery Other catering premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Pistachio & Moore Other catering premises | 1.2 miles away | 4 - Good | 15 October 2025 |
| The Stork Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Spar Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 17 March 2025 |
Questions about The Lemon Tree at Thurnham Hall
What is The Lemon Tree at Thurnham Hall's food hygiene rating?
The Lemon Tree at Thurnham Hall has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lancaster City Council on 19 June 2026.
Is The Lemon Tree at Thurnham Hall 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Lemon Tree at Thurnham Hall last inspected?
The Lemon Tree at Thurnham Hall was last inspected on 19 June 2026, within the last month. 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 Lemon Tree at Thurnham Hall?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Lemon Tree at Thurnham Hall compare to other places in Lancaster City?
79% of the 1,101 rated food businesses in Lancaster City hold the top rating of 5, and The Lemon Tree at Thurnham Hall is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lancaster City Council inspects The Lemon Tree at Thurnham Hall 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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