The Little Griddle food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Westmorland and Furness
The Little Griddle 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 20 May 2025, 13 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: Apartment 1 Newton House, Newton Road, Penrith, CA11 9FY
How it compares in Westmorland and Furness
That puts The Little Griddle 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 Little Griddle | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Little Griddle 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 Little Griddle, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glenmore Trust Caring Premises | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2019 |
| AWJ Penrith Truckstop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 389 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| Church In The Barn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Jimmy's Massive Coffee Shop LTD Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Iceland Foods Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2018 |
| Home Bargains Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2016 |
| McDonalds Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Morrisons Daily Penrith Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2024 |
Questions about The Little Griddle
What is The Little Griddle's food hygiene rating?
The Little Griddle has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Westmorland and Furness Council on 20 May 2025.
Is The Little Griddle 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 Little Griddle last inspected?
The Little Griddle was last inspected on 20 May 2025, 13 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 Little Griddle?
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 Little Griddle 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 Little Griddle is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Westmorland and Furness Council inspects The Little Griddle 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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