The Hall food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Lancaster City
The Hall 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 6 November 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Priory Hall, 10 China Street, Lancaster, LA1 1EX
How it compares in Lancaster City
That puts The Hall 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 Hall | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Hall 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 Hall, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born and Bread Other catering premises | 1 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2024 |
| Boba Boba Takeaway/sandwich shop | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2024 |
| All Hopes No Promises Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Etna Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| Bier & Twist Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| Bella Italia Restaurants LTD Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 195 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Cafe Dolce Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 217 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
Questions about The Hall
What is The Hall's food hygiene rating?
The Hall has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lancaster City Council on 6 November 2024.
Is The Hall 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 The Hall last inspected?
The Hall was last inspected on 6 November 2024, 20 months 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 Hall?
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 The Hall 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 The Hall is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lancaster City Council inspects The Hall 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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