Rainors Farm food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Cumberland
Rainors Farm 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 15 October 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: Gosforth, Cumbria, CA20 1ER
How it compares in Cumberland
That puts Rainors Farm 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% | ← Rainors Farm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Rainors Farm 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 Rainors Farm, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1692 Wasdale Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
| Church Stile Campsite Retailers - other | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2024 |
| The Sawmill Wasdale Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2024 |
| Youth Hostels Association Other catering premises | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Strands Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 27 June 2025 |
| Bridge Inn Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 28 April 2026 |
| Gosforth Hall Inn Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Gosforth Nursery Caring Premises | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
Questions about Rainors Farm
What is Rainors Farm's food hygiene rating?
Rainors Farm has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cumberland Council on 15 October 2023.
Is Rainors Farm 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 Rainors Farm last inspected?
Rainors Farm was last inspected on 15 October 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 Rainors Farm?
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 Rainors Farm compare to other places in Cumberland?
84% of the 2,490 rated food businesses in Cumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Rainors Farm is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cumberland Council inspects Rainors Farm 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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