HM Lancaster Farms and POPS Tea Bar food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Lancaster City
HM Lancaster Farms and POPS Tea Bar holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 31 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: Hm Prison Lancaster Farms, Far Moor Lane, Lancaster, LA1 3QZ
How it compares in Lancaster City
That puts HM Lancaster Farms and POPS Tea Bar 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% | ← HM Lancaster Farms and POPS Tea Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 HM Lancaster Farms and POPS Tea Bar 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 HM Lancaster Farms and POPS Tea Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Lancaster High School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2025 |
| Christ Church CE Primary School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| Brendan's Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| Dolphinlee House Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2025 |
| Greaves Park Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2024 |
| Cathedral RC Primary School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Giggles Play and Adventure Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2024 |
| Countrystyle Meats Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
Questions about HM Lancaster Farms and POPS Tea Bar
What is HM Lancaster Farms and POPS Tea Bar's food hygiene rating?
HM Lancaster Farms and POPS Tea Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lancaster City Council on 31 October 2025.
Is HM Lancaster Farms and POPS Tea Bar 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was HM Lancaster Farms and POPS Tea Bar last inspected?
HM Lancaster Farms and POPS Tea Bar was last inspected on 31 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 HM Lancaster Farms and POPS Tea Bar?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does HM Lancaster Farms and POPS Tea Bar 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 HM Lancaster Farms and POPS Tea Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lancaster City Council inspects HM Lancaster Farms and POPS Tea Bar 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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