Chetwynde Hotel food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Westmorland and Furness
Chetwynde Hotel holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the hotel 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 19 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: Chetwynde Hotel, Abbey Road, Barrow-in-Furness, LA13 9JS
How it compares in Westmorland and Furness
In Westmorland and Furness, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Chetwynde Hotel 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% | ← Chetwynde Hotel | |
| 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 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 Chetwynde Hotel 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 Chetwynde Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbotsfield Care Home Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Barrow Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2022 |
| Co-Op Sports and Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2023 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 April 2024 |
| Bay Horse Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2023 |
| Dane Ghyll Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2025 |
| Abbey House Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| East Mount House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 April 2023 |
Questions about Chetwynde Hotel
What is Chetwynde Hotel's food hygiene rating?
Chetwynde Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Westmorland and Furness Council on 19 August 2022.
Is Chetwynde Hotel 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 hotel to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Chetwynde Hotel last inspected?
Chetwynde Hotel was last inspected on 19 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 Chetwynde Hotel?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Chetwynde Hotel 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 Chetwynde Hotel holds a 4. 269 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Westmorland and Furness Council inspects Chetwynde Hotel 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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