The Milking Parlour food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Westmorland and Furness
The Milking Parlour 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 26 September 2023, more than 2 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: 1 Jingling Court, LA6 2FD
How it compares in Westmorland and Furness
That puts The Milking Parlour 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 Milking Parlour | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 The Milking Parlour 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 Milking Parlour, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taste of India Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2025 |
| The Sweet Shop Retailers - other | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| Waterlily Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2024 |
| Boots The Chemist Retailers - other | 32 yards away | Exempt | |
| Royal Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
| The Cottage Deli Retailers - other | 98 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 10 February 2026 |
| Wildflower Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| The Rustic Loaf Takeaway/sandwich shop | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
Questions about The Milking Parlour
What is The Milking Parlour's food hygiene rating?
The Milking Parlour has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Westmorland and Furness Council on 26 September 2023.
Is The Milking Parlour 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 Milking Parlour last inspected?
The Milking Parlour was last inspected on 26 September 2023, more than 2 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 Milking Parlour?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Milking Parlour 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 Milking Parlour is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Westmorland and Furness Council inspects The Milking Parlour 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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