The Shop at Glasson food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Lancaster City
The Shop at Glasson 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 9 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: West Quay, Tithebarn Hill, Glasson Dock, LA2 0DB
How it compares in Lancaster City
That puts The Shop at Glasson 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 Shop at Glasson | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Shop at Glasson 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 Shop at Glasson, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Quayside at Glasson Dock Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 19 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Lock Keepers Rest Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2024 |
| Dalton Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 76 yards away | 4 - Good | 25 October 2024 |
| The Port of Lancaster Smokehouse Ltd Shop Retailers - other | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2024 |
| Thurnham Glasson C of E Primary School/college/university | 394 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 Shop at Glasson
What is The Shop at Glasson's food hygiene rating?
The Shop at Glasson has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lancaster City Council on 9 March 2026.
Is The Shop at Glasson 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 The Shop at Glasson last inspected?
The Shop at Glasson was last inspected on 9 March 2026, 4 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 Shop at Glasson?
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 The Shop at Glasson 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 Shop at Glasson is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lancaster City Council inspects The Shop at Glasson 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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