The Eagles Head

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2026-01-08

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
0

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

The Eagles Head is a pub/bar/nightclub located at Nether Kellet Road, Over Kellet, Carnforth, LA6 1DL, in the Lancaster City local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 8 January 2026, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 0 — 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.

Details

Business Type
Pub/bar/nightclub
Address
Nether Kellet Road, Over Kellet, Carnforth
Postcode
LA6 1DL
Local Authority
Lancaster City
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
142574

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of The Eagles Head?

The Eagles Head 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 The Eagles Head last inspected?

The Eagles Head was last inspected on 2026-01-08. 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 The Eagles Head located?

The Eagles Head is located at Nether Kellet Road, Over Kellet, Carnforth , LA6 1DL, in the Lancaster City local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the LA6 postcode area.