The Jailor's Barrel food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Lancaster City
The Jailor's Barrel holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 8 January 2025, 18 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: The Robert Gillow, 64 Market Street, Lancaster, LA1 1HP
How it compares in Lancaster City
In Lancaster City, 79% of rated places manage a 5, so The Jailor's Barrel sits behind roughly 865 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 865 | 79% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 172 | 16% | ← The Jailor's Barrel | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Jailor's Barrel 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 Jailor's Barrel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boba Boba Takeaway/sandwich shop | 28 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2024 |
| All Hopes No Promises Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Born and Bread Other catering premises | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2024 |
| Etna Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| Bier & Twist Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 183 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Cafe Dolce Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 219 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Bella Italia Restaurants LTD Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 226 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
Questions about The Jailor's Barrel
What is The Jailor's Barrel's food hygiene rating?
The Jailor's Barrel has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Lancaster City Council on 8 January 2025.
Is The Jailor's Barrel safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Jailor's Barrel last inspected?
The Jailor's Barrel was last inspected on 8 January 2025, 18 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 The Jailor's Barrel?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Jailor's Barrel compare to other places in Lancaster City?
79% of the 1,100 rated food businesses in Lancaster City hold the top rating of 5, while The Jailor's Barrel holds a 4. 172 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Lancaster City Council inspects The Jailor's Barrel 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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