Woodlands Tea Rooms food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cumberland
Woodlands Tea Rooms 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 27 February 2026, 6 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.
95% of rated food businesses in Cumberland score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Cumberland ratings →
Address: The Wasdale Craft Shop, Santon Bridge, Cumbria, CA19 1UY
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These food businesses close to this one were rated 0 to 2 at their last inspection, the lowest ratings. Tap any to see why.
How it compares in Cumberland
That puts Woodlands Tea Rooms among the 2,088 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 | 2,088 | 84% | ← Woodlands Tea Rooms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 281 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 87 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 279 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 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 Woodlands Tea Rooms 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 Woodlands Tea Rooms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge Inn Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 195 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 11 March 2026 |
| Grey Lady Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Irton Hall Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
Questions about Woodlands Tea Rooms
What is Woodlands Tea Rooms's food hygiene rating?
Woodlands Tea Rooms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cumberland Council on 27 February 2026.
Is Woodlands Tea Rooms 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 Woodlands Tea Rooms last inspected?
Woodlands Tea Rooms was last inspected on 27 February 2026, 6 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 Woodlands Tea Rooms?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Woodlands Tea Rooms compare to other places in Cumberland?
84% of the 2,488 rated food businesses in Cumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Woodlands Tea Rooms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cumberland Council inspects Woodlands Tea Rooms 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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