Westcliff Hotel food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cumberland
Westcliff 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 27 September 2023, 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: Drigg Road, Seascale, Cumbria, CA20 1NS
How it compares in Cumberland
That puts Westcliff 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% | ← Westcliff 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 Westcliff 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 Westcliff Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Original Becky Bakes Retailers - other | 165 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2024 |
| Bailey Ground Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 172 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2024 |
| Mawson's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 311 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2024 |
| Salt Fish & Chips Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 311 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Pizza40 Takeaway/sandwich shop | 389 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2023 |
| Seascale Pharmacy Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 30 October 2025 |
| Woody's Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 13 August 2024 |
Questions about Westcliff Hotel
What is Westcliff Hotel's food hygiene rating?
Westcliff Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cumberland Council on 27 September 2023.
Is Westcliff 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 Westcliff Hotel last inspected?
Westcliff Hotel was last inspected on 27 September 2023, 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 Westcliff 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 Westcliff Hotel compare to other places in Cumberland?
84% of the 2,490 rated food businesses in Cumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Westcliff Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cumberland Council inspects Westcliff 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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Westcliff Hotel is one of 23 rated food businesses in Seascale. See every hygiene rating in Seascale →
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