The Hatch food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Westmorland and Furness
The Hatch holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the mobile caterer are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 14 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: The Ferry Landing, Far Sawrey, LA22 0LP
How it compares in Westmorland and Furness
In Westmorland and Furness, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so The Hatch sits behind roughly 2,390 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,390 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 269 | 10% | ← The Hatch | |
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 387 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At The Hatch none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Hatch, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joey's Cafe, Claife Viewing Station Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2025 |
| Braithwaite Fold Caravan Site Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2024 |
| Boaters Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Boaters Bar Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Driftwood Fish and Chips Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2026 |
| Driftwood Gifts Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| Boardwalk Bar & Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 December 2023 |
| Lake District Boat Club Limited Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2018 |
Questions about The Hatch
What is The Hatch's food hygiene rating?
The Hatch has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Westmorland and Furness Council on 14 June 2024.
Is The Hatch safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this mobile caterer to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Hatch last inspected?
The Hatch was last inspected on 14 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Westmorland and Furness Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Hatch?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Hatch compare to other places in Westmorland and Furness?
86% of the 2,771 rated food businesses in Westmorland and Furness hold the top rating of 5, while The Hatch holds a 4. 269 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Westmorland and Furness Council inspects The Hatch and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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