NC Meats food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Westmorland and Furness
NC Meats 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
The rating dates from 9 November 2023, 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: 201 Dalton Road, Barrow-in-Furness, LA14 1PP
How it compares in Westmorland and Furness
That puts NC Meats 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% | ← NC Meats | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 NC Meats 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 NC Meats, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food Takeaway/sandwich shop | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2025 |
| Dodona Sandwich Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2024 |
| Diggles Ltd Retailers - other | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2024 |
| Diamond Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Brunch Takeaway/sandwich shop | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Abbeyfield Society Caring Premises | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| China Town Takeaway/sandwich shop | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Central Workingmens Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2023 |
Questions about NC Meats
What is NC Meats's food hygiene rating?
NC Meats has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Westmorland and Furness Council on 9 November 2023.
Is NC Meats 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 NC Meats last inspected?
NC Meats was last inspected on 9 November 2023, 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 NC Meats?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 NC Meats 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 NC Meats is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Westmorland and Furness Council inspects NC Meats 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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