Jack's Takeaway food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Westmorland and Furness
Jack's Takeaway holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 22 May 2025, 13 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: Globe Shop, Front Street, CA9 3QW
How it compares in Westmorland and Furness
In Westmorland and Furness, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Jack's Takeaway sits behind roughly 2,390 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,390 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 269 | 10% | ← Jack's Takeaway | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Jack's Takeaway 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 Jack's Takeaway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alston Pharmacy Retailers - other | 19 yards away | Exempt | |
| Alston Wholefoods Retailers - other | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Grisedale Croft Caring Premises | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| Cumbrian Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2022 |
| The Turk's Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2018 |
| Cobbles Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
| Alston Masonic Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2024 |
| Alston Post Office Retailers - other | 114 yards away | Exempt |
Questions about Jack's Takeaway
What is Jack's Takeaway's food hygiene rating?
Jack's Takeaway has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Westmorland and Furness Council on 22 May 2025.
Is Jack's Takeaway safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Jack's Takeaway last inspected?
Jack's Takeaway was last inspected on 22 May 2025, 13 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 Jack's Takeaway?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Jack's Takeaway 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, while Jack's Takeaway holds a 4. 269 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Westmorland and Furness Council inspects Jack's Takeaway 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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