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The Hoof

Food hygiene rating 4 / 5 · Good

Squeaky clean

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

The breakdown

Hygiene Good Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Good

Last inspected on 10 October 2025 by Lancaster City.

What does this rating mean?

The Hoof 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?

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

Who inspects The Hoof?

Food hygiene at The Hoof 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 Hoof

What is The Hoof’s food hygiene rating?

The Hoof has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (Good), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 10 October 2025.

When was The Hoof last inspected?

The Hoof was last inspected by Lancaster City on 10 October 2025.

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.