Howgate Hotel food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Cumberland
Howgate 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 3 February 2026, 5 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: Brewers Fayre, Howgate, Cumbria, CA28 6PL
How it compares in Cumberland
In Cumberland, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Howgate Hotel sits behind roughly 2,087 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,087 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 285 | 11% | ← Howgate Hotel | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Howgate 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 Howgate Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Hours Day Nursery Caring Premises | 437 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2025 |
| Lowca Community Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2018 |
| Moresby Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Lowca Community School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Rosehill Theatre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2023 |
| Busy Bees Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Rosehill House Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Glitz 'N' Glam Parties & Events Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2025 |
Questions about Howgate Hotel
What is Howgate Hotel's food hygiene rating?
Howgate Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cumberland Council on 3 February 2026.
Is Howgate 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 Howgate Hotel last inspected?
Howgate Hotel was last inspected on 3 February 2026, 5 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 Howgate 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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Howgate Hotel compare to other places in Cumberland?
84% of the 2,490 rated food businesses in Cumberland hold the top rating of 5, while Howgate Hotel holds a 4. 285 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cumberland Council inspects Howgate 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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