Ashlack Hall food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Westmorland and Furness
Ashlack Hall holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 May 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: Ashlack Hall, Grizebeck, LA17 7XN
How it compares in Westmorland and Furness
That puts Ashlack Hall 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% | ← Ashlack Hall | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Ashlack Hall 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 Ashlack Hall, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greyhound Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2024 |
| The Filling Station Mobile caterer | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| Burlington School School/college/university | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
| Hills of Lakeland Ltd Retailers - other | 2.2 miles away | Exempt | |
| The Commercial Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 December 2025 |
| The Ship Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 December 2025 |
| Eccle Riggs Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Broughton CE Primary School School/college/university | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
Questions about Ashlack Hall
What is Ashlack Hall's food hygiene rating?
Ashlack Hall has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Westmorland and Furness Council on 18 May 2022.
Is Ashlack Hall 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ashlack Hall last inspected?
Ashlack Hall was last inspected on 18 May 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 Ashlack Hall?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ashlack Hall 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 Ashlack Hall is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Westmorland and Furness Council inspects Ashlack Hall 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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