The Hive food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Westmorland and Furness
The Hive 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 13 February 2025, 17 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: 71-73 Scott Street, Barrow-in-Furness, LA14 1QE
How it compares in Westmorland and Furness
That puts The Hive among the 2,411 places in Westmorland and Furness holding top marks, 87% 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 | 2,411 | 87% | ← The Hive | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 262 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 85 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 16 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 384 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 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 Hive 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 Hive, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brunch Takeaway/sandwich shop | 6 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Broadway Square Sports Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2024 |
| EFES Takeaway/sandwich shop | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2022 |
| Diggles Ltd Retailers - other | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2024 |
| Central Workingmens Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2023 |
| Cross Keys Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2014 |
| Coffee D'Ash Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Food Takeaway/sandwich shop | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2025 |
Questions about The Hive
What is The Hive's food hygiene rating?
The Hive has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Westmorland and Furness Council on 13 February 2025.
Is The Hive 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 Hive last inspected?
The Hive was last inspected on 13 February 2025, 17 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 Hive?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Hive compare to other places in Westmorland and Furness?
87% of the 2,783 rated food businesses in Westmorland and Furness hold the top rating of 5, and The Hive is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Westmorland and Furness Council inspects The Hive 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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