V T Lancaster and Son food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · West Lindsey
V T Lancaster and Son holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 February 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
That puts V T Lancaster and Son among the 598 places in West Lindsey holding top marks, 84% 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 | 598 | 84% | ← V T Lancaster and Son | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 55 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 19 | 3% | ||
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 V T Lancaster and Son 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 V T Lancaster and 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 |
| 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 |
| Pizza House Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 4 - Good | 15 January 2026 |
Questions about V T Lancaster and Son
What is V T Lancaster and Son's food hygiene rating?
V T Lancaster and Son has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Lindsey Council on 10 February 2026.
Is V T Lancaster and Son 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was V T Lancaster and Son last inspected?
V T Lancaster and Son was last inspected on 10 February 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 V T Lancaster and Son?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does V T Lancaster and Son compare to other places in West Lindsey?
84% of the 709 rated food businesses in West Lindsey hold the top rating of 5, and V T Lancaster and Son is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Lindsey Council inspects V T Lancaster and 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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