The Farmhouse food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Westmorland and Furness
The Farmhouse holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 28 January 2022, more than 4 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: 5 Thompson Fold, Lupton, LA6 2PP
How it compares in Westmorland and Furness
That puts The Farmhouse 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 Farmhouse | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Farmhouse 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 Farmhouse, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Plough Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2024 |
| Hutton Roof Village Hall Manufacturers/packers | 1.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 14 January 2004 |
| Cafe Ambio Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2024 |
| Farletonview Tearoom Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| J Atkinson & Sons Ltd (Chef Express) Retailers - other | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2024 |
| St Gregory's House Caring Premises | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Kitridding Farm Shop Retailers - other | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2022 |
| Kitridding Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2024 |
Questions about The Farmhouse
What is The Farmhouse's food hygiene rating?
The Farmhouse has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Westmorland and Furness Council on 28 January 2022.
Is The Farmhouse 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Farmhouse last inspected?
The Farmhouse was last inspected on 28 January 2022, more than 4 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 Farmhouse?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Farmhouse 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 Farmhouse is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Westmorland and Furness Council inspects The Farmhouse 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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