The Snug Micropub food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Lancaster City
The Snug Micropub holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 October 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Unit 6 Carnforth Station Gateway Building, Warton Road, Carnforth, LA5 9TR
How it compares in Lancaster City
That puts The Snug Micropub 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% | ← The Snug Micropub | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Snug Micropub 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 Snug Micropub, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whisk and Sugar Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2024 |
| Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Brief Encounter Bistro & Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 91 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 29 April 2025 |
| Royal Station Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 96 yards away | 4 - Good | 10 September 2025 |
| The Co-operative Retailers - other | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2025 |
| Cafe Edelweiss Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 152 yards away | 4 - Good | 24 January 2025 |
| Salvation Army Other catering premises | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 189 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
Questions about The Snug Micropub
What is The Snug Micropub's food hygiene rating?
The Snug Micropub has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lancaster City Council on 16 October 2023.
Is The Snug Micropub 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Snug Micropub last inspected?
The Snug Micropub was last inspected on 16 October 2023, more than 2 years 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 The Snug Micropub?
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 The Snug Micropub 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 The Snug Micropub is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lancaster City Council inspects The Snug Micropub 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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