Holly Trees food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Westmorland and Furness
Holly Trees holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 March 2022, more than 4 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.
96% of rated food businesses in Westmorland and Furness score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Westmorland and Furness ratings →
Address: Holly Tree Cottage Underley Gardens, Kirkby Lonsdale, LA6 2DZ
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How it compares in Westmorland and Furness
That puts Holly Trees among the 2,439 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 | 2,439 | 87% | ← Holly Trees | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 260 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 82 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 16 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 348 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 Holly Trees 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 Holly Trees, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cottage School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2022 |
| Rose Tree School/college/university | 278 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2022 |
| Underley Garden School School/college/university | 285 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Casterton Golf Course Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2024 |
| Brant Howe Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| The Pheasant Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2023 |
| Casterton School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 4 - Good | 9 March 2026 |
| The Gables Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
Questions about Holly Trees
What is Holly Trees's food hygiene rating?
Holly Trees has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Westmorland and Furness Council on 15 March 2022.
Is Holly Trees 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Holly Trees last inspected?
Holly Trees was last inspected on 15 March 2022, more than 4 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 Holly Trees?
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 Holly Trees compare to other places in Westmorland and Furness?
87% of the 2,808 rated food businesses in Westmorland and Furness hold the top rating of 5, and Holly Trees is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Westmorland and Furness Council inspects Holly Trees 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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Holly Trees is one of 50 rated food businesses in Kirkby Lonsdale. See every hygiene rating in Kirkby Lonsdale →
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