Accidental Tap House

Very Good

Inspected: 2026-02-20

Rating changed from AwaitingInspection

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling

Structural Compliance

Confidence in Management

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

Accidental Tap House is a pub/bar/nightclub located at Ground Floor The Old Stables, Bulk Street, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 1PU, in the Lancaster City local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 20 February 2026, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — very good), structural compliance (scored 0 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Lancaster City oversees 1,167 registered food businesses, of which 87% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Lancaster City is 4.6 out of 5. As a pub, bar or nightclub serving food, this business is assessed on both its food preparation areas and bar service areas, including cellar hygiene and the safe storage of perishable items. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years. The rating has changed from AwaitingInspection to 5.

Details

Business Type: Pub/bar/nightclub
Address: Ground Floor The Old Stables, Bulk Street, Lancaster, Lancashire
Postcode: LA1 1PU
Local Authority: Lancaster City
Scheme Type: FHRS
FHRS Business ID: 1077047

Rating History

Rating	Date Recorded
AwaitingInspection

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FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Accidental Tap House?

Accidental Tap House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Lancaster City.

What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a pub/bar/nightclub?

A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.

When was Accidental Tap House last inspected?

Accidental Tap House was last inspected on 2026-02-20. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

Where is Accidental Tap House located?

Accidental Tap House is located at Ground Floor The Old Stables, Bulk Street, Lancaster, Lancashire , LA1 1PU, in the Lancaster City local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the LA1 postcode area.