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Food Hygiene Rating for The Merchants 1688

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The Merchants 1688 is located in the city of Lancaster.

Rating: 5 - Very GoodLast inspected: Fri 9 Jan 2026LA1 1YNfhrs

Food hygiene rating 5 for The Merchants 1688

Very Good

Location

Address

29 Castle Hill, Lancaster, Lancashire

LANCASTER LA1

Local authority

lancaster-city

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Inspection details

Food Hygiene & Safety Procedures

Very Good (0)

High standard of compliance with legal requirements and code of practice.

Structural Compliance

Good (5)

High standard of compliance with legal requirements and industry codes of practice. Some minor contraventions or non-compliance.

Confidence in Management

Good (5)

Reasonable record of compliance. Satisfactory documented Food Safety Management System.

Overall food hygiene rating: 5 - Very Good
Date of last inspection: 9 January 2026
FHRS ID: 109152
Business type: Pub - Bar - Nightclub
Business name: The Merchants 1688
Address: 29 Castle Hill, Lancaster, Lancashire
Responsible local authority: lancaster-city

Data sourced from the Food Standards Agency.

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