Mother Hubbards food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Lancaster City
Mother Hubbards holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 September 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 85-89 Penny Street, Lancaster, LA1 1XN
How it compares in Lancaster City
That puts Mother Hubbards 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% | ← Mother Hubbards | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Mother Hubbards 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 Mother Hubbards, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baked By Brew Limited Retailers - other | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2024 |
| Ado's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| Aquila Neapolitan Wood Fired Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Brown Cow Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| City Mini Market Retailers - other | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2024 |
| Full House Noodle Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2026 |
| Dice and Decks Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| American Sweet Retailers - other | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
Questions about Mother Hubbards
What is Mother Hubbards's food hygiene rating?
Mother Hubbards has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lancaster City Council on 23 September 2024.
Is Mother Hubbards 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Mother Hubbards last inspected?
Mother Hubbards was last inspected on 23 September 2024, 21 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 Mother Hubbards?
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 Mother Hubbards 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 Mother Hubbards is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lancaster City Council inspects Mother Hubbards 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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