The Tap Yard food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Westmorland and Furness
The Tap Yard 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 7 January 2026, 6 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: Rydal Road, LA22 9AN
How it compares in Westmorland and Furness
That puts The Tap Yard 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 Tap Yard | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Tap Yard 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 Tap Yard, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brantholme Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| Golden Rule Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2023 |
| Lakes Brew Co Tap Pub/bar/nightclub | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Bumbles Rest Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2025 |
| Rattle Ghyll Fine Foods Retailers - other | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2025 |
| Greggs PLC Retailers - other | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
| Kindred Spirits Retailers - other | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| F W Garside Butchers Retailers - other | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
Questions about The Tap Yard
What is The Tap Yard's food hygiene rating?
The Tap Yard has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Westmorland and Furness Council on 7 January 2026.
Is The Tap Yard 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 The Tap Yard last inspected?
The Tap Yard was last inspected on 7 January 2026, 6 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 The Tap Yard?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Tap Yard 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 Tap Yard is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Westmorland and Furness Council inspects The Tap Yard 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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