The Boars Head

Lancaster

Food hygiene rating 4 / 5 · Good

Squeaky clean

The Boars Head scored a 4 out of 5 at its last inspection. Tuck in.

The breakdown

Hygiene Good Cleanliness & condition Very good Confidence in management Generally satisfactory

Last inspected on 29 May 2024 by Lancaster City.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for The Boars Head, from June 2021 to May 2024. Its hygiene rating has held steady, from 4 in 2021 to 4 in 2024.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of The Boars Head.

Food hygiene rating history for The Boars Head
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
2 June 2021	4 / 5	Good
29 May 2024	4 / 5	Good

What does this rating mean?

The Boars Head in Lancaster has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

The Square,
20-22 Great John Street,
Lancaster,
Lancashire,
LA1 1NG

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for The Boars Head. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects The Boars Head?

Food hygiene at The Boars Head is inspected by Lancaster City, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.lancaster.gov.uk/foodratings or [email protected].

Questions about The Boars Head

What is The Boars Head’s food hygiene rating?

The Boars Head has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (Good), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 29 May 2024.

When was The Boars Head last inspected?

The Boars Head was last inspected by Lancaster City on 29 May 2024.

Is a 4 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.