Town Head Estate food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Westmorland and Furness
Town Head Estate 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 26 January 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.
Address: Town Head, Newby Bridge, LA12 8NP
How it compares in Westmorland and Furness
That puts Town Head Estate 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% | ← Town Head Estate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Town Head Estate 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 Town Head Estate, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2025 |
| Landing Cottage Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Fell Foot Wood Campsite Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 20 October 2022 |
| Fell Foot Country Park & Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2026 |
| South Windermere Sailing Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2018 |
| Stott Park Bobbin Mill Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | Exempt |
Questions about Town Head Estate
What is Town Head Estate's food hygiene rating?
Town Head Estate has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Westmorland and Furness Council on 26 January 2022.
Is Town Head Estate 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 Town Head Estate last inspected?
Town Head Estate was last inspected on 26 January 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 Town Head Estate?
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 Town Head Estate 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 Town Head Estate is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Westmorland and Furness Council inspects Town Head Estate 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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