Harbour Hotel food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cumberland
Harbour Hotel holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 March 2025, 15 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: Main Street, Haverigg, Cumbria, LA18 4EX
How it compares in Cumberland
That puts Harbour Hotel among the 2,087 places in Cumberland holding top marks, 84% 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 | 2,087 | 84% | ← Harbour Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 285 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 88 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 258 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 Harbour 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 Harbour Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haverigg Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
| Rising Sun Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2025 |
| Haverigg Shop Retailers - other | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2024 |
| Haverigg Nursery & Clubbers School/college/university | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Lighthouse Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Haverigg Working Mens Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2024 |
| Post Office Retailers - other | 178 yards away | Exempt | |
| Millom RUFC Pub/bar/nightclub | 216 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 February 2024 |
Questions about Harbour Hotel
What is Harbour Hotel's food hygiene rating?
Harbour Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cumberland Council on 16 March 2025.
Is Harbour Hotel 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Harbour Hotel last inspected?
Harbour Hotel was last inspected on 16 March 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cumberland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Harbour Hotel?
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 Harbour Hotel compare to other places in Cumberland?
84% of the 2,490 rated food businesses in Cumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Harbour Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cumberland Council inspects Harbour 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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