The Lancaster food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wolverhampton
The Lancaster 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
This is a fresh result: The Lancaster was inspected on 20 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: The Albion Inn, Lichfield Road, Wolverhampton, WV11 3EL
How it compares in Wolverhampton
That puts The Lancaster among the 1,532 places in Wolverhampton holding top marks, 75% 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 | 1,532 | 75% | ← The Lancaster | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 297 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 109 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 23 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 72 | 4% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 6 | <1% |
A further 127 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 Very 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 The Lancaster 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 Lancaster, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Jays Hardware Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2022 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2024 |
| Banana Moon Ashmore Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2026 |
| Ashmore Park Food Bank Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2022 |
| Ashma Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Active Future Wolverhampton Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2024 |
| Ashmore Park Nursery School Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2017 |
| Alyssa's Bakery Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
Questions about The Lancaster
What is The Lancaster's food hygiene rating?
The Lancaster has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wolverhampton Council on 20 May 2026.
Is The Lancaster 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 Lancaster last inspected?
The Lancaster was last inspected on 20 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wolverhampton Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Lancaster?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Lancaster compare to other places in Wolverhampton?
75% of the 2,039 rated food businesses in Wolverhampton hold the top rating of 5, and The Lancaster is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wolverhampton Council inspects The Lancaster 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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