Risedale at Abbey Meadow food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Westmorland and Furness
Risedale at Abbey Meadow holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 24 July 2025, 11 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Abbey Meadow Nursing Home, Duchy Court, Barrow-in-Furness, LA13 0BF
How it compares in Westmorland and Furness
That puts Risedale at Abbey Meadow 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% | ← Risedale at Abbey Meadow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Risedale at Abbey Meadow 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 Risedale at Abbey Meadow, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coniston House Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2024 |
| Cheeky Monkeys Childcare Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Barrow Forward Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Barrow Community Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2023 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 August 2023 |
| Dominos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2024 |
| Cafe Connect Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2020 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2022 |
Questions about Risedale at Abbey Meadow
What is Risedale at Abbey Meadow's food hygiene rating?
Risedale at Abbey Meadow has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Westmorland and Furness Council on 24 July 2025.
Is Risedale at Abbey Meadow 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Risedale at Abbey Meadow last inspected?
Risedale at Abbey Meadow was last inspected on 24 July 2025, 11 months 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 Risedale at Abbey Meadow?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Risedale at Abbey Meadow 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 Risedale at Abbey Meadow is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Westmorland and Furness Council inspects Risedale at Abbey Meadow 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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Risedale at Abbey Meadow is one of 431 rated food businesses in Barrow-in-Furness. See every hygiene rating in Barrow-in-Furness →
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