Douglas Street Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Westmorland and Furness
Douglas Street Stores 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 22 September 2025, 9 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: 24 Douglas Street, Barrow-in-Furness, LA14 3QQ
How it compares in Westmorland and Furness
That puts Douglas Street Stores 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% | ← Douglas Street Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Douglas Street Stores 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 Douglas Street Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Brewers Fayre Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2022 |
| Breakfast Club School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Caterlink @ St Columbus Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Andy's Chip Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Crows Nest Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2023 |
| Apleona at Kimberly Clark Barrow Mill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Furness Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
Questions about Douglas Street Stores
What is Douglas Street Stores's food hygiene rating?
Douglas Street Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Westmorland and Furness Council on 22 September 2025.
Is Douglas Street Stores 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 Douglas Street Stores last inspected?
Douglas Street Stores was last inspected on 22 September 2025, 9 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 Douglas Street Stores?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Douglas Street Stores 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 Douglas Street Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Westmorland and Furness Council inspects Douglas Street Stores 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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