The Engine Shed food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Westmorland and Furness
The Engine Shed holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 September 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: Caravan Park, Station Road, Kirkby Stephen, CA17 4SZ
How it compares in Westmorland and Furness
That puts The Engine Shed 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 Engine Shed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Engine 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 The Engine Shed, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Transformation Rooms Retailers - other | 143 yards away | Exempt | |
| The Hive Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 197 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
| East Station and Buffet Car Other catering premises | 226 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Lockholme Bed and Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2022 |
| Bollam Cottage Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2019 |
| The Jolly Farmers Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2016 |
| Upper Eden Rugby Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2017 |
| Black Bull Nateby Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
Questions about The Engine Shed
What is The Engine Shed's food hygiene rating?
The Engine Shed has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Westmorland and Furness Council on 6 September 2023.
Is The Engine 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Engine Shed last inspected?
The Engine Shed was last inspected on 6 September 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 The Engine 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Engine Shed 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 Engine Shed is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Westmorland and Furness Council inspects The Engine 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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