The Hawthorns food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Lancaster City
The Hawthorns holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 November 2025, 8 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: 262 Bowerham Road, Lancaster, LA1 4LR
How it compares in Lancaster City
That puts The Hawthorns 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 Hawthorns | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Hawthorns 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 Hawthorns, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fox & Goose Pub/bar/nightclub | 401 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Animal Care Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Booths Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Brookdale Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| BP Bowling Green Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2024 |
| Bowerham Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2025 |
| Countrystyle Meats Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Giggles Play and Adventure Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2024 |
Questions about The Hawthorns
What is The Hawthorns's food hygiene rating?
The Hawthorns has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lancaster City Council on 12 November 2025.
Is The Hawthorns 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Hawthorns last inspected?
The Hawthorns was last inspected on 12 November 2025, 8 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 Hawthorns?
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 Hawthorns 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 Hawthorns is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lancaster City Council inspects The Hawthorns 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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