The Lancaster School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Lincoln City
The Lancaster School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 February 2025, 17 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: 82 Jasmin Road, Lincoln, LN6 0QQ
How it compares in Lincoln City
That puts The Lancaster School among the 949 places in Lincoln City holding top marks, 94% 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 | 949 | 94% | ← The Lancaster School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 40 | 4% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 96 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 Very 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 The Lancaster School 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 The Lancaster School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birchwood Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Cafe Latte Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Birchwood Junior School School/college/university | 200 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Better Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 259 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Broomhill, Sorrel Court and Clematis Approach Residences Association Caring Premises | 290 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2024 |
| Birchwood Newsagent & Post Office Retailers - other | 373 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2023 |
| Breakthrough Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Caldo Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
Questions about The Lancaster School
What is The Lancaster School's food hygiene rating?
The Lancaster School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lincoln City Council on 6 February 2025.
Is The Lancaster School 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Lancaster School last inspected?
The Lancaster School was last inspected on 6 February 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Lincoln City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Lancaster School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 The Lancaster School compare to other places in Lincoln City?
94% of the 1,014 rated food businesses in Lincoln City hold the top rating of 5, and The Lancaster School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lincoln City Council inspects The Lancaster School 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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