The Highwayman food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Lancaster City
The Highwayman holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 8 August 2025, 11 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: The Highwayman Inn, Burrow Road, Burrow, LA6 2RJ
How it compares in Lancaster City
That puts The Highwayman 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 Highwayman | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Highwayman 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 Highwayman, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Milking Parlour Retailers - other | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2025 |
| Nourish Kitchen Cumbria Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 4 - Good | 1 March 2025 |
| The Lunesdale Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.1 miles away | 4 - Good | 21 August 2025 |
| Cowan Bridge Stores and Tea Rooms Retailers - other | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Cafe at the Whoop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
| Woodclose Park Retailers - other | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2025 |
| Springfield Lodge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2022 |
| Smile Day Nursery Caring Premises | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
Questions about The Highwayman
What is The Highwayman's food hygiene rating?
The Highwayman has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lancaster City Council on 8 August 2025.
Is The Highwayman 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Highwayman last inspected?
The Highwayman was last inspected on 8 August 2025, 11 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 Highwayman?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Highwayman 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 Highwayman is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lancaster City Council inspects The Highwayman 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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