Sir Richard Owen food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Lancaster City
Sir Richard Owen 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 21 August 2024, 22 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: The Sir Richard Owen, 4 Spring Garden Street, Lancaster, LA1 1RQ
How it compares in Lancaster City
That puts Sir Richard Owen 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% | ← Sir Richard Owen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Sir Richard Owen 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 Sir Richard Owen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown Cow Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| City Mini Market Retailers - other | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2024 |
| Full House Noodle Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2026 |
| Baked By Brew Limited Retailers - other | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2024 |
| Dice and Decks Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| American Sweet Retailers - other | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Ado's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| Aquila Neapolitan Wood Fired Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
Questions about Sir Richard Owen
What is Sir Richard Owen's food hygiene rating?
Sir Richard Owen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lancaster City Council on 21 August 2024.
Is Sir Richard Owen 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 Sir Richard Owen last inspected?
Sir Richard Owen was last inspected on 21 August 2024, 22 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 Sir Richard Owen?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sir Richard Owen 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 Sir Richard Owen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lancaster City Council inspects Sir Richard Owen 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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