St. Marys Centre food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Westmorland and Furness
St. Marys Centre holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 28 March 2023, 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: St Marys Centre, Church Lane, Barrow-in-Furness
How it compares in Westmorland and Furness
That puts St. Marys Centre 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% | ← St. Marys Centre | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 St. Marys Centre 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 St. Marys Centre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast Club School/college/university | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Caterlink @ St Columbus Primary School School/college/university | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Andy's Chip Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 293 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Furness Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| George Hastwell School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Douglas Street Stores Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
| Crows Nest Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2023 |
| Bridge Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
Questions about St. Marys Centre
What is St. Marys Centre's food hygiene rating?
St. Marys Centre has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Westmorland and Furness Council on 28 March 2023.
Is St. Marys Centre 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was St. Marys Centre last inspected?
St. Marys Centre was last inspected on 28 March 2023, 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 St. Marys Centre?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 St. Marys Centre 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 St. Marys Centre is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Westmorland and Furness Council inspects St. Marys Centre 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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