Cockles at The Lantern food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Westmorland and Furness
Cockles at The Lantern holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 18 June 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: Green View, Church Road, LA11 7QH
How it compares in Westmorland and Furness
In Westmorland and Furness, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Cockles at The Lantern sits behind roughly 2,390 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,390 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 269 | 10% | ← Cockles at The Lantern | |
| 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 Very good
- 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 Cockles at The Lantern 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 Cockles at The Lantern, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allithwaite Community Food Hub Other catering premises | 204 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2024 |
| The Old Vicarage Caring Premises | 220 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Allithwaite CE Primary School School/college/university | 264 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2024 |
| Pheasant Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Boarbank Hall Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Cartmel Grange Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Wraysholme Ice Cream Parlour Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Grange Fell Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 4 - Good | 15 February 2024 |
Questions about Cockles at The Lantern
What is Cockles at The Lantern's food hygiene rating?
Cockles at The Lantern has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Westmorland and Furness Council on 18 June 2024.
Is Cockles at The Lantern safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cockles at The Lantern last inspected?
Cockles at The Lantern was last inspected on 18 June 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 Cockles at The Lantern?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cockles at The Lantern 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, while Cockles at The Lantern holds a 4. 269 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Westmorland and Furness Council inspects Cockles at The Lantern 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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