A Word in your Ear food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Westmorland and Furness
A Word in your Ear holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 24 April 2024, more than 2 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: Rose Cottage, Bowland Bridge, LA11 6NN
How it compares in Westmorland and Furness
That puts A Word in your Ear 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% | ← A Word in your Ear | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 A Word in your Ear 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 A Word in your Ear, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Masons Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 399 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2022 |
| Damson Dene Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 29 April 2026 |
| The Ashes B&B Farm Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2022 |
| Argles Memorial Hall Other catering premises | 1.7 miles away | Exempt | |
| Dove Nest Group School/college/university | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Scout Adventures Great Tower Other catering premises | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Crosthwaite CE School School/college/university | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| The Punch Bowl Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
Questions about A Word in your Ear
What is A Word in your Ear's food hygiene rating?
A Word in your Ear has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Westmorland and Furness Council on 24 April 2024.
Is A Word in your Ear 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was A Word in your Ear last inspected?
A Word in your Ear was last inspected on 24 April 2024, more than 2 years 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 A Word in your Ear?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 A Word in your Ear 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 A Word in your Ear is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Westmorland and Furness Council inspects A Word in your Ear 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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