Farmers Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Westmorland and Furness
Farmers Arms holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 27 January 2023, more than 3 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: Farmers Arms Newbarns Village, Hollow Lane, Barrow-in-Furness, LA13 9NG
How it compares in Westmorland and Furness
In Westmorland and Furness, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Farmers Arms 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% | ← Farmers Arms | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Farmers Arms 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 Farmers Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coniston House Caring Premises | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2024 |
| East Mount House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 349 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 April 2023 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 April 2024 |
| Battys Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2022 |
| Co-Op Sports and Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2023 |
| Abbey Road Baptist Church Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Abbotsfield Care Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Barrow Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2022 |
Questions about Farmers Arms
What is Farmers Arms's food hygiene rating?
Farmers Arms has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Westmorland and Furness Council on 27 January 2023.
Is Farmers Arms 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Farmers Arms last inspected?
Farmers Arms was last inspected on 27 January 2023, more than 3 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 Farmers Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Farmers Arms 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 Farmers Arms holds a 4. 269 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Westmorland and Furness Council inspects Farmers Arms 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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