The South Lakes Honey Company food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Westmorland and Furness
The South Lakes Honey Company holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The South Lakes Honey Company was inspected on 13 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
96% of rated food businesses in Westmorland and Furness score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Westmorland and Furness ratings →
Address: Cowran Farm, Pennington, LA12 0JW
How it compares in Westmorland and Furness
That puts The South Lakes Honey Company among the 2,439 places in Westmorland and Furness holding top marks, 87% 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 | 2,439 | 87% | ← The South Lakes Honey Company | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 260 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 82 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 16 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 348 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 The South Lakes Honey Company 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 South Lakes Honey Company, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cowran Estate Retailers - other | 20 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2023 |
| Lindal Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2025 |
| Furness Education Trust School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Lindal Moor Bowling Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Activity & Social Group Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2022 |
| Miners' Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2025 |
Questions about The South Lakes Honey Company
What is The South Lakes Honey Company's food hygiene rating?
The South Lakes Honey Company has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Westmorland and Furness Council on 13 August 2026.
Is The South Lakes Honey Company 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The South Lakes Honey Company last inspected?
The South Lakes Honey Company was last inspected on 13 August 2026, within the last month. 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 South Lakes Honey Company?
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 The South Lakes Honey Company compare to other places in Westmorland and Furness?
87% of the 2,808 rated food businesses in Westmorland and Furness hold the top rating of 5, and The South Lakes Honey Company is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Westmorland and Furness Council inspects The South Lakes Honey Company 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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