Wayside & Whiskey Barn food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Cumberland
Wayside & Whiskey Barn holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 April 2024, more than 2 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: Wayside, Whitbeck, Cumbria, LA19 5UP
How it compares in Cumberland
That puts Wayside & Whiskey Barn 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% | ← Wayside & Whiskey Barn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Wayside & Whiskey Barn 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 Wayside & Whiskey Barn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miners Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
| Silecroft Golf Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2024 |
| Bootle District Social and Sports Cn Caring Premises | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2023 |
| Sunset Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.2 miles away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 22 May 2021 |
| Silecroft Country Park Retailers - other | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Captain's Table School/college/university | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 February 2024 |
| Bootle Stores Retailers - other | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 February 2024 |
| Whicham Hall Farm B & B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 2.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 September 2023 |
Questions about Wayside & Whiskey Barn
What is Wayside & Whiskey Barn's food hygiene rating?
Wayside & Whiskey Barn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cumberland Council on 18 April 2024.
Is Wayside & Whiskey Barn 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Wayside & Whiskey Barn last inspected?
Wayside & Whiskey Barn was last inspected on 18 April 2024, more than 2 years 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 Wayside & Whiskey Barn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Wayside & Whiskey Barn compare to other places in Cumberland?
84% of the 2,490 rated food businesses in Cumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Wayside & Whiskey Barn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cumberland Council inspects Wayside & Whiskey Barn 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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