Thwaites School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Cumberland
Thwaites School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 March 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: Hallthwaites, Millom, Cumbria, LA18 5HP
How it compares in Cumberland
That puts Thwaites School among the 2,087 places in Cumberland holding top marks, 84% 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 | 2,087 | 84% | ← Thwaites School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 285 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 88 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 258 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 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 Thwaites School 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 Thwaites School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beckstones Brewery Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2023 |
| The Punch Bowl Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2021 |
| Baystone Bank Farm Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
Questions about Thwaites School
What is Thwaites School's food hygiene rating?
Thwaites School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cumberland Council on 13 March 2024.
Is Thwaites School 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Thwaites School last inspected?
Thwaites School was last inspected on 13 March 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cumberland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Thwaites School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Thwaites School compare to other places in Cumberland?
84% of the 2,490 rated food businesses in Cumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Thwaites School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cumberland Council inspects Thwaites School 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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Thwaites School is one of 59 rated food businesses in Millom. See every hygiene rating in Millom →
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