The Bow Window food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Lancaster City
The Bow Window 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 23 August 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: 2 Princes Crescent, Morecambe, LA4 6BX
How it compares in Lancaster City
That puts The Bow Window 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 Bow Window | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Bow Window 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 Bow Window, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bare Village Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 12 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Across The Bay Caring Premises | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Bare Hall Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 298 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
| Bare Village Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 298 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
| Cedar Health and Wellbeing Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2026 |
| Bay View Cabin Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
| Belles' Catering Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Arnside Lodge Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
Questions about The Bow Window
What is The Bow Window's food hygiene rating?
The Bow Window has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lancaster City Council on 23 August 2023.
Is The Bow Window 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 Bow Window last inspected?
The Bow Window was last inspected on 23 August 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 Bow Window?
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 Bow Window 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 Bow Window is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lancaster City Council inspects The Bow Window 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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