The William Mitchell food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Lancaster City
The William Mitchell 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 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: Glentworth Road West, Morecambe, LA4 4TG
How it compares in Lancaster City
That puts The William Mitchell 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 William Mitchell | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 William Mitchell 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 William Mitchell, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Althams Fine Foods Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Atkinsons Fish & Chip Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2025 |
| Coffeys TA Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
| Asda Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Caffe Pausa, Dunelm Mill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
| Carleton Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Anchor Housing Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Anchor Housing Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
Questions about The William Mitchell
What is The William Mitchell's food hygiene rating?
The William Mitchell has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lancaster City Council on 11 November 2024.
Is The William Mitchell 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 The William Mitchell last inspected?
The William Mitchell was last inspected on 11 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 William Mitchell?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The William Mitchell 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 William Mitchell is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lancaster City Council inspects The William Mitchell 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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