The Outfitters Cafe Bar food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Westmorland and Furness
The Outfitters Cafe Bar holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 May 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: Bridge House, Main Street, Brough, CA17 4BP
How it compares in Westmorland and Furness
That puts The Outfitters Cafe Bar 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 Outfitters Cafe Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Outfitters Cafe Bar 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 Outfitters Cafe Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brough Chippy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 96 yards away | 4 - Good | 31 October 2025 |
| Pennine Valley Butchers and Deli Manufacturers/packers | 96 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Brough Memorial Hall Other catering premises | 96 yards away | Exempt | |
| The Wilding Pub/bar/nightclub | 101 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 13 November 2025 |
| The One Stop Shop Retailers - other | 115 yards away | 4 - Good | 21 October 2025 |
| The Golden Fleece Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 115 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Brough Pre-School Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
| Brough School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
Questions about The Outfitters Cafe Bar
What is The Outfitters Cafe Bar's food hygiene rating?
The Outfitters Cafe Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Westmorland and Furness Council on 16 May 2024.
Is The Outfitters Cafe Bar 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Outfitters Cafe Bar last inspected?
The Outfitters Cafe Bar was last inspected on 16 May 2024, 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 Outfitters Cafe Bar?
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 The Outfitters Cafe Bar 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 Outfitters Cafe Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Westmorland and Furness Council inspects The Outfitters Cafe Bar 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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