Lancaster & Son food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · West Lindsey
Lancaster & Son holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the food producer and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 14 January 2026, 5 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: Queen Street
How it compares in West Lindsey
A 1 is rare: only 19 of 709 rated places in West Lindsey score this low, about one in 37. By contrast 84% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 598 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 55 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 19 | 3% | ← Lancaster & Son | |
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 166 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Lancaster & Son the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Lancaster & Son, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buzz Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Garnett's Sweetshop Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| Rose and Berries Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2019 |
| The Bistro Bar and Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| The Green Life Pantry Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2019 |
| V T Lancaster and Son Manufacturers/packers | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| White Swan Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | at this address | 4 - Good | 8 April 2025 |
Questions about Lancaster & Son
What is Lancaster & Son's food hygiene rating?
Lancaster & Son has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by West Lindsey Council on 14 January 2026.
Is Lancaster & Son safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The food producer is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Lancaster & Son last inspected?
Lancaster & Son was last inspected on 14 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Lindsey Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Lancaster & Son?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Lancaster & Son compare to other places in West Lindsey?
84% of the 709 rated food businesses in West Lindsey hold the top rating of 5, while Lancaster & Son holds a 1. 19 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Lindsey Council inspects Lancaster & Son 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at West Lindsey, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Your council: West Lindsey
Understanding this rating
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The official record is held by the council: https://www.west-lindsey.gov.uk
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