The Malt Shovel Inn

Warton

Food hygiene rating 3 / 5 · Generally satisfactory

Middle of the road

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory - perfectly fine, but with a bit of room to improve.

The breakdown

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

Last inspected on 29 October 2025 by Lancaster City.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for The Malt Shovel Inn, from April 2018 to October 2025. Its hygiene rating has gone down, from 4 in 2018 to 3 in 2025.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of The Malt Shovel Inn.

Food hygiene rating history for The Malt Shovel Inn
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
7 April 2018	4 / 5	Good
29 October 2025	3 / 5	Generally satisfactory

What does this rating mean?

The Malt Shovel Inn in Warton has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

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 Malt Shovel,
66 Main Street,
Warton,
Carnforth,
LA5 9PG

The Malt Shovel Inn Hygiene Rating - 3/5

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

Who inspects The Malt Shovel Inn?

Food hygiene at The Malt Shovel Inn 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 Malt Shovel Inn

What is The Malt Shovel Inn’s food hygiene rating?

The Malt Shovel Inn has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (Generally satisfactory), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 29 October 2025.

When was The Malt Shovel Inn last inspected?

The Malt Shovel Inn was last inspected by Lancaster City on 29 October 2025.

Is a 3 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

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.