Lifeboat Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cumberland
Lifeboat Inn holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 17 April 2018, more than 8 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: Life Boat Inn, 4 Sibson Place, Harrington, CA14 5QF
How it compares in Cumberland
In Cumberland, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Lifeboat Inn sits behind roughly 2,372 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,087 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 285 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 88 | 4% | ← Lifeboat Inn | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Lifeboat Inn 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 Lifeboat Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Daily Harrington Retailers - other | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 April 2023 |
| Pioneer Retailers - other | 219 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Little Stars (Workington) Ltd School/college/university | 307 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| St Marys RC School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2025 |
| St Marys Church Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2018 |
| Pizza Den (The Best) Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2023 |
| The Galloping Horse Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
Questions about Lifeboat Inn
What is Lifeboat Inn's food hygiene rating?
Lifeboat Inn has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Cumberland Council on 17 April 2018.
Is Lifeboat Inn safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Lifeboat Inn last inspected?
Lifeboat Inn was last inspected on 17 April 2018, more than 8 years 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 Lifeboat Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Lifeboat Inn compare to other places in Cumberland?
84% of the 2,490 rated food businesses in Cumberland hold the top rating of 5, while Lifeboat Inn holds a 3. 88 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cumberland Council inspects Lifeboat Inn 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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