Cartmel Priory School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Westmorland and Furness
Cartmel Priory 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 4 February 2025, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
96% of rated food businesses in Westmorland and Furness score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Westmorland and Furness ratings →
Address: Cartmel, LA11 7SA
How it compares in Westmorland and Furness
That puts Cartmel Priory School among the 2,439 places in Westmorland and Furness holding top marks, 87% 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 | 2,439 | 87% | ← Cartmel Priory School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 260 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 82 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 16 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 348 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 Very 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 Cartmel Priory 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 Cartmel Priory School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cartmel Food Shed Takeaway/sandwich shop | 176 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2026 |
| Cartmel C of E Primary School School/college/university | 295 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Cockles in Cartmel Retailers - other | 296 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2023 |
| Mallard Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Oscar's Cartmel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Unsworths Yard Brewery Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 310 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2026 |
| Cartmel Cheeses Limited Retailers - other | 310 yards away | 4 - Good | 24 October 2025 |
| Hales of Cartmel Retailers - other | 409 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2023 |
Questions about Cartmel Priory School
What is Cartmel Priory School's food hygiene rating?
Cartmel Priory School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Westmorland and Furness Council on 4 February 2025.
Is Cartmel Priory 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 Cartmel Priory School last inspected?
Cartmel Priory School was last inspected on 4 February 2025, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Westmorland and Furness Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Cartmel Priory School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Cartmel Priory School compare to other places in Westmorland and Furness?
87% of the 2,808 rated food businesses in Westmorland and Furness hold the top rating of 5, and Cartmel Priory School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Westmorland and Furness Council inspects Cartmel Priory 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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