Mathilde's at the Heaton Cooper Studio food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Westmorland and Furness
Mathilde's at the Heaton Cooper Studio holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 January 2026, 5 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Heaton Cooper Studio Ltd, Grasmere, LA22 9SX
How it compares in Westmorland and Furness
That puts Mathilde's at the Heaton Cooper Studio 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% | ← Mathilde's at the Heaton Cooper Studio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Mathilde's at the Heaton Cooper Studio 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 Mathilde's at the Heaton Cooper Studio, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emma's Dell Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 4 - Good | 29 November 2025 |
| The Inn at Grasmere Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2025 |
| Beck Allans Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2023 |
| Greens Cafe & Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2022 |
| Beck Steps Gift Shop Retailers - other | 94 yards away | Exempt | |
| Harleys Bistro & Cafe Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Baldry's Tearoom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2025 |
| Freda & Ray Retailers - other | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
Questions about Mathilde's at the Heaton Cooper Studio
What is Mathilde's at the Heaton Cooper Studio's food hygiene rating?
Mathilde's at the Heaton Cooper Studio has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Westmorland and Furness Council on 20 January 2026.
Is Mathilde's at the Heaton Cooper Studio 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Mathilde's at the Heaton Cooper Studio last inspected?
Mathilde's at the Heaton Cooper Studio was last inspected on 20 January 2026, 5 months 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 Mathilde's at the Heaton Cooper Studio?
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 Mathilde's at the Heaton Cooper Studio 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 Mathilde's at the Heaton Cooper Studio is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Westmorland and Furness Council inspects Mathilde's at the Heaton Cooper Studio 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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