The Vapour Bar food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Westmorland and Furness
The Vapour Bar holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 April 2023, more than 3 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: 226 Dalton Road, Barrow-in-Furness, LA14 1PN
How it compares in Westmorland and Furness
That puts The Vapour Bar among the 2,390 places in Westmorland and Furness holding top marks, 86% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,390 | 86% | ← The Vapour Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 269 | 10% | ||
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
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 Vapour Bar 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 Vapour Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 24 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Abbeyfield Society Caring Premises | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| China Town Takeaway/sandwich shop | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Furness Railway Pub/bar/nightclub | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2022 |
| Food Takeaway/sandwich shop | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2025 |
| Dodona Sandwich Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2024 |
| Diggles Ltd Retailers - other | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2024 |
| Brunch Takeaway/sandwich shop | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
Questions about The Vapour Bar
What is The Vapour Bar's food hygiene rating?
The Vapour Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Westmorland and Furness Council on 13 April 2023.
Is The Vapour Bar safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Vapour Bar last inspected?
The Vapour Bar was last inspected on 13 April 2023, more than 3 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 Vapour Bar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Vapour Bar 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, and The Vapour Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Westmorland and Furness Council inspects The Vapour Bar 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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