Cartmel Food Shed food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Westmorland and Furness
Cartmel Food Shed 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
The rating dates from 24 October 2023, 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: Hampsfell View The Old Shop, The Causeway, LA11 6PW
How it compares in Westmorland and Furness
That puts Cartmel Food Shed among the 2,411 places in Westmorland and Furness holding top marks, 87% 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 | 2,411 | 87% | ← Cartmel Food Shed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 262 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 85 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 16 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 384 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 Cartmel Food Shed 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 Cartmel Food Shed, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cartmel C of E Primary School School/college/university | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Cockles in Cartmel Retailers - other | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2023 |
| Cartmel Priory School School/college/university | 176 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Mallard Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 234 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Oscar's Cartmel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 234 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Cartmel Cheeses Limited Retailers - other | 234 yards away | 4 - Good | 24 October 2025 |
| Hales of Cartmel Retailers - other | 287 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2023 |
| Rogan & Company Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 287 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2025 |
Questions about Cartmel Food Shed
What is Cartmel Food Shed's food hygiene rating?
Cartmel Food Shed has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Westmorland and Furness Council on 24 October 2023.
Is Cartmel Food Shed 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 Cartmel Food Shed last inspected?
Cartmel Food Shed was last inspected on 24 October 2023, more than 2 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 Cartmel Food Shed?
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 Cartmel Food Shed compare to other places in Westmorland and Furness?
87% of the 2,783 rated food businesses in Westmorland and Furness hold the top rating of 5, and Cartmel Food Shed is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Westmorland and Furness Council inspects Cartmel Food Shed 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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