The Quayside at Glasson Dock food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Lancaster City
The Quayside at Glasson Dock 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 12 March 2026, 4 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: Quayside Coffee Lounge, Tithebarn Hill, Glasson Dock, LA2 0BY
How it compares in Lancaster City
That puts The Quayside at Glasson Dock 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 Quayside at Glasson Dock | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Quayside at Glasson Dock, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Shop at Glasson Retailers - other | 18 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
| Lock Keepers Rest Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2024 |
| Dalton Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 68 yards away | 4 - Good | 25 October 2024 |
| The Port of Lancaster Smokehouse Ltd Shop Retailers - other | 183 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2024 |
| Thurnham Glasson C of E Primary School/college/university | 410 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2024 |
| The Stork Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
Questions about The Quayside at Glasson Dock
What is The Quayside at Glasson Dock's food hygiene rating?
The Quayside at Glasson Dock has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lancaster City Council on 12 March 2026.
Is The Quayside at Glasson Dock 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 Quayside at Glasson Dock last inspected?
The Quayside at Glasson Dock was last inspected on 12 March 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Lancaster City Council rather than by the business.
How does The Quayside at Glasson Dock 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 Quayside at Glasson Dock is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lancaster City Council inspects The Quayside at Glasson Dock 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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