The Galloping Horse food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cumberland
The Galloping Horse holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 29 January 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: Galloping Horse Inn, 95 Main Road, High Harrington, CA14 4NQ
How it compares in Cumberland
That puts The Galloping Horse 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% | ← The Galloping Horse | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Galloping Horse 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 Galloping Horse, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Marys Church Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2018 |
| Little Stars (Workington) Ltd School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Pioneer Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Morrisons Daily Harrington Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 April 2023 |
| St Marys RC School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2025 |
| Poppies Childcare School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Graduates Training Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Lakes College Enterprises Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2024 |
Questions about The Galloping Horse
What is The Galloping Horse's food hygiene rating?
The Galloping Horse has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cumberland Council on 29 January 2025.
Is The Galloping Horse 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Galloping Horse last inspected?
The Galloping Horse was last inspected on 29 January 2025, 17 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 The Galloping Horse?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Galloping Horse compare to other places in Cumberland?
84% of the 2,490 rated food businesses in Cumberland hold the top rating of 5, and The Galloping Horse is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cumberland Council inspects The Galloping Horse 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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