Lancaster Gate food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Preston
Lancaster Gate 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 11 March 2025, 16 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: 92 Lancaster Road, Preston, PR1 1DD
How it compares in Preston
That puts Lancaster Gate among the 1,176 places in Preston 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 | 1,176 | 79% | ← Lancaster Gate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 198 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 103 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 129 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 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 Lancaster Gate 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 Lancaster Gate, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adrian Livesey Butchers Retailers - other | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2024 |
| Arc Cinema Limited Other catering premises | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Argento Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Ask Italian Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Ayubowan Street Food (@Mad Giant Food Hall) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Baluga Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| Admiral Other catering premises | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2025 |
| American Candyland Retailers - other | 299 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
Questions about Lancaster Gate
What is Lancaster Gate's food hygiene rating?
Lancaster Gate has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Preston Council on 11 March 2025.
Is Lancaster Gate 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 Lancaster Gate last inspected?
Lancaster Gate was last inspected on 11 March 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Preston Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Lancaster Gate?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Lancaster Gate compare to other places in Preston?
79% of the 1,498 rated food businesses in Preston hold the top rating of 5, and Lancaster Gate is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Preston Council inspects Lancaster Gate 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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