The New Taste food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Westmorland and Furness
The New Taste holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The New Taste was inspected on 3 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 84 Duke Street, Barrow-in-Furness, LA14 1RD
How this rating has changed
The New Taste has improved: it was rated 4 before its inspection on 3 July 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 3 July 2026 | 4 5 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Westmorland and Furness
That puts The New Taste 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 New Taste | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 New Taste 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 New Taste, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dodona House Ltd Other catering premises | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2023 |
| Buttylicious Retailers - other | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2022 |
| Coffee Time Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2023 |
| EFES Takeaway/sandwich shop | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2022 |
| Broadway Square Sports Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 174 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2024 |
| Brunch Takeaway/sandwich shop | 174 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Coffee D'Ash Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Central Workingmens Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 264 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2023 |
Questions about The New Taste
What is The New Taste's food hygiene rating?
The New Taste has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Westmorland and Furness Council on 3 July 2026.
Is The New Taste 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The New Taste last inspected?
The New Taste was last inspected on 3 July 2026, within the last month. 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 New Taste?
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 New Taste 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 New Taste is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Westmorland and Furness Council inspects The New Taste 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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