Holmrook Service Station food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cumberland
Holmrook Service Station holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 27 May 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: Holmrook, Cumbria, CA19 1YG
How it compares in Cumberland
That puts Holmrook Service Station 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% | ← Holmrook Service Station | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Holmrook Service Station 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 Holmrook Service Station, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lutwidge Arms Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
| Tynedale Farm Services Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | Exempt | |
| Spindle Crafts Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2023 |
| Irton Hall Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Grey Lady Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Adair's Milk Retailers - other | 1.7 miles away | Exempt | |
| Turntable Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
| Ratty Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 February 2024 |
Questions about Holmrook Service Station
What is Holmrook Service Station's food hygiene rating?
Holmrook Service Station has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cumberland Council on 27 May 2024.
Is Holmrook Service Station 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Holmrook Service Station last inspected?
Holmrook Service Station was last inspected on 27 May 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 Holmrook Service Station?
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 Holmrook Service Station compare to other places in Cumberland?
84% of the 2,490 rated food businesses in Cumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Holmrook Service Station is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cumberland Council inspects Holmrook Service Station 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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