Bowland Pork Beef and Lamb Limited food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Lancaster City
Bowland Pork Beef and Lamb Limited holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The food producer 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
The rating dates from 28 October 2025, 8 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: Southmire Barn, Silly Lane, Tatham, LA2 8RB
How it compares in Lancaster City
In Lancaster City, 79% of rated places manage a 5, so Bowland Pork Beef and Lamb Limited 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% | ← Bowland Pork Beef and Lamb Limited | |
| 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 Good
- 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 Bowland Pork Beef and Lamb Limited 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 Bowland Pork Beef and Lamb Limited, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tatham Fells C of E Primary School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Bentham Auction Mart Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Oakroyd Bakery Retailers - other | 2.5 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 6 November 2025 |
| Country Meats Bentham Retailers - other | 2.5 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 19 June 2025 |
| Bentham Community Pantry Retailers - other | 2.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2022 |
| Pizza @ 21 Takeaway/sandwich shop | 2.5 miles away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 14 May 2026 |
| Pizza@21 Takeaway/sandwich shop | 2.5 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Black Bull Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
Questions about Bowland Pork Beef and Lamb Limited
What is Bowland Pork Beef and Lamb Limited's food hygiene rating?
Bowland Pork Beef and Lamb Limited has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Lancaster City Council on 28 October 2025.
Is Bowland Pork Beef and Lamb Limited safe to eat at?
A 3 means the food producer 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 Bowland Pork Beef and Lamb Limited last inspected?
Bowland Pork Beef and Lamb Limited was last inspected on 28 October 2025, 8 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 Bowland Pork Beef and Lamb Limited?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", 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 Bowland Pork Beef and Lamb Limited 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 Bowland Pork Beef and Lamb Limited holds a 3. 44 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Lancaster City Council inspects Bowland Pork Beef and Lamb Limited 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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