YHA Keswick food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Cumberland
YHA Keswick holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 September 2025, 9 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: Youth Hostel Association, Station Road, CA12 5LH
How it compares in Cumberland
That puts YHA Keswick among the 2,087 places in Cumberland holding top marks, 84% 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 | 2,087 | 84% | ← YHA Keswick | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 285 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 88 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 258 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 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 YHA Keswick 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 YHA Keswick, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keswick Brewing Co Manufacturers/packers | 25 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2024 |
| Birch How Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2019 |
| Ciccio Mobile caterer | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 September 2024 |
| Keswick Park Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Linnett Hill Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2019 |
| Crooked River Tap Pub/bar/nightclub | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2025 |
| Bar Es Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Casa Bella Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
Questions about YHA Keswick
What is YHA Keswick's food hygiene rating?
YHA Keswick has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cumberland Council on 23 September 2025.
Is YHA Keswick 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was YHA Keswick last inspected?
YHA Keswick was last inspected on 23 September 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cumberland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at YHA Keswick?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 YHA Keswick compare to other places in Cumberland?
84% of the 2,490 rated food businesses in Cumberland hold the top rating of 5, and YHA Keswick is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cumberland Council inspects YHA Keswick 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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