Hygienic food handling
Very goodIncludes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.
The Jailor's Barrel food hygiene rating
Food hygiene rating
Rated by Lancaster City
Very good
The highest rating available under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme.
At a glance
The Jailor's Barrel in Lancaster City currently has a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very good). The latest published inspection was carried out on 1 September 2026. The Jailor's Barrel is registered as a Pub/bar/nightclub and is located at The Robert Gillow, 64 Market Street, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 1HP.
About this information
Ratings are supplied by the relevant local authority. Details may change between inspections or before updated records are published.
Latest inspection
1 September 2026
Inspectors consider how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises and how effectively the business manages food safety.
Includes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.
Covers the cleanliness, layout, lighting, ventilation and condition of the premises.
Considers staff knowledge, checks, records and confidence that standards will be maintained.
Previous records
The food hygiene rating for The Jailor's Barrel has improved from 4 at its previous recorded inspection to 5 at its latest inspection.
| Inspection date | Rating | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 September 2026 | 5 | Very good | Current |
| 8 January 2025 | 4 | Good | Previous |
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