The Factory Tap food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Westmorland and Furness
The Factory Tap 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 30 November 2021, 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.
Address: Cafe, 5 Aynam Road, LA9 7DE
How it compares in Westmorland and Furness
That puts The Factory Tap 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 Factory Tap | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Factory Tap 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 Factory Tap, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blend & Brew Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Kendal Day Centre Caring Premises | 263 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2017 |
| 19 The Wine Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 266 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Fell Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 266 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2019 |
| Brew Brothers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 282 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2025 |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 288 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2024 |
| Ivy Leaf Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 293 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Araya Thai Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 295 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
Questions about The Factory Tap
What is The Factory Tap's food hygiene rating?
The Factory Tap has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Westmorland and Furness Council on 30 November 2021.
Is The Factory Tap 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 Factory Tap last inspected?
The Factory Tap was last inspected on 30 November 2021, 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 The Factory Tap?
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 Factory Tap 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 Factory Tap is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Westmorland and Furness Council inspects The Factory Tap 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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