Old School Brewery food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Lancaster City
Old School Brewery holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 7 December 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: The Barn, Holly Bank, Warton, LA5 9PL
How it compares in Lancaster City
That puts Old School Brewery 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% | ← Old School Brewery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 172 | 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 65 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 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 Old School Brewery 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 Old School Brewery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archbishop Hutton's Primary School/college/university | 184 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| George Washington Pub/bar/nightclub | 220 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Warton Stock Car Club Track Shop Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2026 |
| Truck Haven Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Our Lady Of Hyning School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Lakes Bistro Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2025 |
| Pine Lakes Shop Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| North West Pizza Distributors/Transporters | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2025 |
Questions about Old School Brewery
What is Old School Brewery's food hygiene rating?
Old School Brewery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lancaster City Council on 7 December 2023.
Is Old School Brewery 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Old School Brewery last inspected?
Old School Brewery was last inspected on 7 December 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 Old School Brewery?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Old School Brewery compare to other places in Lancaster City?
79% of the 1,100 rated food businesses in Lancaster City hold the top rating of 5, and Old School Brewery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lancaster City Council inspects Old School Brewery 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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