F & W Burrow food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Lancaster City
F & W Burrow 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 28 November 2025, 7 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: 23 Emesgate Lane, Silverdale, LA5 0RA
How it compares in Lancaster City
That puts F & W Burrow 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% | ← F & W Burrow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to F & W Burrow, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
| Cinnamon Spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 4 - Good | 23 October 2025 |
| Silverdale News Retailers - other | at this address | 4 - Good | 27 March 2025 |
| The Royal Pub/bar/nightclub | 7 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Bold Stores and Events Other catering premises | 20 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2024 |
| The Den Retailers - other | 21 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Blossom Bird Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Bleasdale School School/college/university | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
Questions about F & W Burrow
What is F & W Burrow's food hygiene rating?
F & W Burrow has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lancaster City Council on 28 November 2025.
Is F & W Burrow 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 F & W Burrow last inspected?
F & W Burrow was last inspected on 28 November 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Lancaster City Council rather than by the business.
How does F & W Burrow 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 F & W Burrow is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lancaster City Council inspects F & W Burrow 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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