The Owl and Pussycat food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Westmorland and Furness
The Owl and Pussycat 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 9 January 2025, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: The Owl And The Pussycat, Walney Road, Barrow-in-Furness, LA14 2NA
How it compares in Westmorland and Furness
That puts The Owl and Pussycat among the 2,390 places in Westmorland and Furness holding top marks, 86% 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 | 2,390 | 86% | ← The Owl and Pussycat | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 269 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 387 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 The Owl and Pussycat 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 Owl and Pussycat, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunelm Mill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 27 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2022 |
| Currys Retailers - other | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 263 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| Burger King Takeaway/sandwich shop | 264 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2023 |
| Barrow Rugby League Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 270 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2022 |
| Apleona at Kimberly Clark Barrow Mill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 347 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Brewers Fayre Pub/bar/nightclub | 362 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2022 |
Questions about The Owl and Pussycat
What is The Owl and Pussycat's food hygiene rating?
The Owl and Pussycat has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Westmorland and Furness Council on 9 January 2025.
Is The Owl and Pussycat 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 Owl and Pussycat last inspected?
The Owl and Pussycat was last inspected on 9 January 2025, 18 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 Owl and Pussycat?
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 The Owl and Pussycat compare to other places in Westmorland and Furness?
86% of the 2,771 rated food businesses in Westmorland and Furness hold the top rating of 5, and The Owl and Pussycat is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Westmorland and Furness Council inspects The Owl and Pussycat 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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