Hygienic food handling
Very goodIncludes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.
Pub/bar/nightclub
Latest rating available
The Merchants 1688 food hygiene rating
The Merchants 1688
29 Castle Hill
Lancaster
Lancashire
LA1 1YN Inspected 9 January 2026
Lancaster
Lancashire
LA1 1YN Inspected 9 January 2026
Food hygiene rating
Rated by Lancaster City
5
Very good
The highest rating available under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme.
At a glance
Business summary
The Merchants 1688 in Lancaster City currently has a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very good). The latest published inspection was carried out on 9 January 2026. The Merchants 1688 is registered as a Pub/bar/nightclub and is located at 29 Castle Hill, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 1YN.
- Business name
- The Merchants 1688
- Business type
- Pub/bar/nightclub
- Local authority
- Lancaster City
- Scheme
- Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
- Rating date
- 9 January 2026
- FHRS ID
- 109152
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About this information
Ratings are supplied by the relevant local authority. Details may change between inspections or before updated records are published.
Latest inspection
Inspection details
9 January 2026
Inspectors consider how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises and how effectively the business manages food safety.
Cleanliness and condition
GoodCovers the cleanliness, layout, lighting, ventilation and condition of the premises.
Management of food safety
GoodConsiders staff knowledge, checks, records and confidence that standards will be maintained.
Previous records
Rating history
There are no earlier dated inspection records available to compare with the latest published rating for The Merchants 1688.
| Inspection date | Rating | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 January 2026 | 5 | Very good | Current |
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