Little Oaks at Muddy Boots food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Westmorland and Furness
Little Oaks at Muddy Boots holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 December 2025, 7 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: Oak Road, Penrith, CA11 8TS
How it compares in Westmorland and Furness
That puts Little Oaks at Muddy Boots 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% | ← Little Oaks at Muddy Boots | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Little Oaks at Muddy Boots 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 Little Oaks at Muddy Boots, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penrith RUFC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Cold Springs Park HC-One Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Penrith AFC Limited Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Hunter Hall School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| Penrith & Eden Community Hospital Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Beaconside Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Corner House Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2022 |
| Ashberry Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2022 |
Questions about Little Oaks at Muddy Boots
What is Little Oaks at Muddy Boots's food hygiene rating?
Little Oaks at Muddy Boots has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Westmorland and Furness Council on 5 December 2025.
Is Little Oaks at Muddy Boots 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Little Oaks at Muddy Boots last inspected?
Little Oaks at Muddy Boots was last inspected on 5 December 2025, 7 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 Little Oaks at Muddy Boots?
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 Little Oaks at Muddy Boots 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 Little Oaks at Muddy Boots is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Westmorland and Furness Council inspects Little Oaks at Muddy Boots 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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