Dukes Theatre food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Lancaster City
Dukes Theatre 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
The rating dates from 27 November 2024, 19 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: Dukes Playhouse, Moor Lane, Lancaster, LA1 1QD
How it compares in Lancaster City
That puts Dukes Theatre 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% | ← Dukes Theatre | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Dukes Theatre 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 Dukes Theatre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accidental Tap House Pub/bar/nightclub | 176 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 208 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2025 |
| Go Burrito Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Diggles Takeaway/sandwich shop | 232 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Black Sheep Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 234 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2026 |
| Dubai Other catering premises | 251 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Buccelli's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 286 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
Questions about Dukes Theatre
What is Dukes Theatre's food hygiene rating?
Dukes Theatre has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lancaster City Council on 27 November 2024.
Is Dukes Theatre 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 Dukes Theatre last inspected?
Dukes Theatre was last inspected on 27 November 2024, 19 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 Dukes Theatre?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Dukes Theatre 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 Dukes Theatre is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lancaster City Council inspects Dukes Theatre 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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