Cowan Bridge Stores and Tea Rooms food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Lancaster City
Cowan Bridge Stores and Tea Rooms 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 17 March 2026, 3 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: Cowan Bridge Stores, Long Level, Cowan Bridge, LA6 2HS
How it compares in Lancaster City
That puts Cowan Bridge Stores and Tea Rooms 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% | ← Cowan Bridge Stores and Tea Rooms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
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 Cowan Bridge Stores and Tea Rooms 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 Cowan Bridge Stores and Tea Rooms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's CE Primary School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Cafe at the Whoop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
| Ireby Green Farm Shop and Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2026 |
| Woodclose Park Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2025 |
| The Milking Parlour Retailers - other | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2025 |
| The Highwayman Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2025 |
| The Milking Parlour Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2023 |
| Royal Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
Questions about Cowan Bridge Stores and Tea Rooms
What is Cowan Bridge Stores and Tea Rooms's food hygiene rating?
Cowan Bridge Stores and Tea Rooms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lancaster City Council on 17 March 2026.
Is Cowan Bridge Stores and Tea Rooms 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 Cowan Bridge Stores and Tea Rooms last inspected?
Cowan Bridge Stores and Tea Rooms was last inspected on 17 March 2026, 3 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 Cowan Bridge Stores and Tea Rooms?
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 Cowan Bridge Stores and Tea Rooms 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 Cowan Bridge Stores and Tea Rooms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lancaster City Council inspects Cowan Bridge Stores and Tea Rooms 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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