Forb Foods food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Westmorland and Furness
Forb Foods holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 30 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: 193 Rawlinson Street, Barrow-in-Furness, LA14 1ED
How it compares in Westmorland and Furness
In Westmorland and Furness, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Forb Foods sits behind roughly 2,390 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,390 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 269 | 10% | ← Forb Foods | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Forb Foods 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 Forb Foods, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon City Takeaway/sandwich shop | 4 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2022 |
| Battys Convenience Store Retailers - other | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| deli.sh Takeaway/sandwich shop | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2023 |
| Barrow & District Disability Association Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2024 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 225 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| European Food Story Retailers - other | 232 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2023 |
| Dodona Sandwich Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 262 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2024 |
| Furness Business Hub Retailers - other | 270 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
Questions about Forb Foods
What is Forb Foods's food hygiene rating?
Forb Foods has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Westmorland and Furness Council on 30 May 2022.
Is Forb Foods safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Forb Foods last inspected?
Forb Foods was last inspected on 30 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 Forb Foods?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Forb Foods 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, while Forb Foods holds a 4. 269 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Westmorland and Furness Council inspects Forb Foods 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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