Go Local food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Lancaster City
Go Local holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the shop that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 16 July 2024, 23 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: 1 Eastham Street, Lancaster, LA1 3AY
How it compares in Lancaster City
A 2 is rare: only 12 of 1,101 rated places in Lancaster City score this low, about one in 92. By contrast 79% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 865 | 79% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 173 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 44 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ← Go Local | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Go Local the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Go Local, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowerham Kids Club Caring Premises | 317 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2025 |
| Cathedral RC Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| ATT Food Club Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2023 |
| Grandma Crunch Importers/Exporters | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2023 |
| Bowerham Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2025 |
| Bright Horizons Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| German Doner Kebab Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
Questions about Go Local
What is Go Local's food hygiene rating?
Go Local has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Lancaster City Council on 16 July 2024.
Is Go Local safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Go Local last inspected?
Go Local was last inspected on 16 July 2024, 23 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 Go Local?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Go Local compare to other places in Lancaster City?
79% of the 1,101 rated food businesses in Lancaster City hold the top rating of 5, while Go Local holds a 2. 12 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Lancaster City Council inspects Go Local 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Lancaster City, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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