Michaelson House Hotel food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Westmorland and Furness
Michaelson House Hotel holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the hotel 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 7 April 2022, more than 4 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: 45-47 Fairfield Lane, Barrow-in-Furness, LA13 9AN
How it compares in Westmorland and Furness
In Westmorland and Furness, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Michaelson House Hotel 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% | ← Michaelson House Hotel | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Michaelson House Hotel 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 Michaelson House Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Mount House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 April 2023 |
| Coniston House Caring Premises | 295 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2024 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 358 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 April 2024 |
| Battys Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2022 |
| Abbey Road Baptist Church Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Daddy's Family Bakery Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Barrow Foodbank Drop In Centre Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2022 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2022 |
Questions about Michaelson House Hotel
What is Michaelson House Hotel's food hygiene rating?
Michaelson House Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Westmorland and Furness Council on 7 April 2022.
Is Michaelson House Hotel 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 hotel to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Michaelson House Hotel last inspected?
Michaelson House Hotel was last inspected on 7 April 2022, more than 4 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 Michaelson House Hotel?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Michaelson House Hotel 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 Michaelson House Hotel holds a 4. 269 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Westmorland and Furness Council inspects Michaelson House Hotel 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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