Broughton in Furness Meals on Wheels food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Westmorland and Furness
Broughton in Furness Meals on Wheels holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 7 August 2025, 11 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: Annan House, The Square, LA20 6JA
How it compares in Westmorland and Furness
That puts Broughton in Furness Meals on Wheels 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% | ← Broughton in Furness Meals on Wheels | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Broughton in Furness Meals on Wheels 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 Broughton in Furness Meals on Wheels, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Square Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 17 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
| Manor Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2025 |
| Melville Tysons Retailers - other | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Broughton Village Bakery Retailers - other | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| The Black Cock Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Broughton Post Office Retailers - other | 117 yards away | Exempt | |
| The Old Kings Head Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 159 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 3 March 2026 |
| Victory Hall Other catering premises | 189 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2024 |
Questions about Broughton in Furness Meals on Wheels
What is Broughton in Furness Meals on Wheels's food hygiene rating?
Broughton in Furness Meals on Wheels has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Westmorland and Furness Council on 7 August 2025.
Is Broughton in Furness Meals on Wheels 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Broughton in Furness Meals on Wheels last inspected?
Broughton in Furness Meals on Wheels was last inspected on 7 August 2025, 11 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 Broughton in Furness Meals on Wheels?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Broughton in Furness Meals on Wheels 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 Broughton in Furness Meals on Wheels is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Westmorland and Furness Council inspects Broughton in Furness Meals on Wheels 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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