Lakeland Livestock Centre food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cumberland
Lakeland Livestock Centre holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 12 March 2026, 4 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: Lakeland Livestock Centre, Lakeland Agricultural Centre, CA13 0QQ
How it compares in Cumberland
In Cumberland, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Lakeland Livestock Centre sits behind roughly 2,087 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,087 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 285 | 11% | ← Lakeland Livestock Centre | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Lakeland Livestock Centre 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 Lakeland Livestock Centre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cumbrian Baker Retailers - other | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Asda Express Greggs Oakhurst Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 304 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2024 |
| Asda Express Oakhurst Petrol Filling Station Retailers - other | 304 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2024 |
| Asda Express Subway Oakhurst Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 304 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Oakhurst Starbucks Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 359 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 November 2016 |
| The Squirrel's Pantry Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 359 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Wellington Farm Tearoom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Mayo Street Day Nursery School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
Questions about Lakeland Livestock Centre
What is Lakeland Livestock Centre's food hygiene rating?
Lakeland Livestock Centre has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cumberland Council on 12 March 2026.
Is Lakeland Livestock Centre 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Lakeland Livestock Centre last inspected?
Lakeland Livestock Centre was last inspected on 12 March 2026, 4 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 Lakeland Livestock Centre?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Lakeland Livestock Centre compare to other places in Cumberland?
84% of the 2,490 rated food businesses in Cumberland hold the top rating of 5, while Lakeland Livestock Centre holds a 4. 285 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cumberland Council inspects Lakeland Livestock Centre 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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