Hartleys food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Westmorland and Furness
Hartleys holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 August 2022, 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: 51 Market Street, Dalton-in-Furness, LA15 8AP
How it compares in Westmorland and Furness
That puts Hartleys among the 2,411 places in Westmorland and Furness holding top marks, 87% 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 | 2,411 | 87% | ← Hartleys | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 262 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 85 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 16 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 384 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 Hartleys 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 Hartleys, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beddalls Retailers - other | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 April 2023 |
| Brizzolaris Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2022 |
| Dalton in Furness P.O. Ltd Retailers - other | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2023 |
| Red Lion Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2023 |
| Allied Pharmacy Dalton Retailers - other | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Sea Breeze Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Anthony's @ the chocolate room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 226 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
Questions about Hartleys
What is Hartleys's food hygiene rating?
Hartleys has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Westmorland and Furness Council on 13 August 2022.
Is Hartleys 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hartleys last inspected?
Hartleys was last inspected on 13 August 2022, 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 Hartleys?
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 Hartleys compare to other places in Westmorland and Furness?
87% of the 2,783 rated food businesses in Westmorland and Furness hold the top rating of 5, and Hartleys is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Westmorland and Furness Council inspects Hartleys 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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Hartleys is one of 51 rated food businesses in Dalton-in-Furness. See every hygiene rating in Dalton-in-Furness →
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