Bookwell School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Cumberland
Bookwell School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 25 January 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: Bookwell, Egremont, Cumbria, CA22 2LT
How it compares in Cumberland
That puts Bookwell School 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% | ← Bookwell School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Bookwell School 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 Bookwell School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrow Island Rugby Club Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2025 |
| Quarry Brow Nursery School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| Rampside Village Hall Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2023 |
| Caterlink @ Ormsgill Primary School/college/university | at this address | Awaiting inspection | |
| Lowthwaite B & B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2017 |
Questions about Bookwell School
What is Bookwell School's food hygiene rating?
Bookwell School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cumberland Council on 25 January 2024.
Is Bookwell School 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bookwell School last inspected?
Bookwell School was last inspected on 25 January 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 Bookwell School?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bookwell School compare to other places in Cumberland?
84% of the 2,490 rated food businesses in Cumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Bookwell School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cumberland Council inspects Bookwell School 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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Bookwell School is one of 55 rated food businesses in Egremont. See every hygiene rating in Egremont →
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