Moorgate Off Licence & News food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Lancaster City
Moorgate Off Licence & News holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
This is a fresh result: Moorgate Off Licence & News was inspected on 19 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 39-41 Moor Gate, Lancaster, LA1 3PY
How it compares in Lancaster City
In Lancaster City, 79% of rated places manage a 5, so Moorgate Off Licence & News sits behind roughly 1,038 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 865 | 79% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 173 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 44 | 4% | ← Moorgate Off Licence & News | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Moorgate Off Licence & News 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 Moorgate Off Licence & News, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cathedral RC Primary School School/college/university | 235 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Dukes Theatre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 328 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| Accidental Tap House Pub/bar/nightclub | 330 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Christ Church CE Primary School/college/university | 420 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| ATT Food Club Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2023 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Diggles Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2025 |
Questions about Moorgate Off Licence & News
What is Moorgate Off Licence & News's food hygiene rating?
Moorgate Off Licence & News has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Lancaster City Council on 19 May 2026.
Is Moorgate Off Licence & News safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Moorgate Off Licence & News last inspected?
Moorgate Off Licence & News was last inspected on 19 May 2026, a month 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 Moorgate Off Licence & News?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Moorgate Off Licence & News compare to other places in Lancaster City?
79% of the 1,101 rated food businesses in Lancaster City hold the top rating of 5, while Moorgate Off Licence & News holds a 3. 44 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Lancaster City Council inspects Moorgate Off Licence & News 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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