Risedale at Aldingham food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Westmorland and Furness
Risedale at Aldingham holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises 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: Aldingham, LA12 9RT
How it compares in Westmorland and Furness
That puts Risedale at Aldingham among the 2,390 places in Westmorland and Furness holding top marks, 86% 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 | 2,390 | 86% | ← Risedale at Aldingham | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 269 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 387 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 Risedale at Aldingham 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 Risedale at Aldingham, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmers Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Dusty Millers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2024 |
| The Chill and Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2024 |
| C R Ford and Co Other catering premises | 2.1 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 10 November 2025 |
| Low Furness CE Primary School Caring Premises | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| General Burgoyne Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2024 |
| Stainton Recreation Hall Other catering premises | 2.6 miles away | Exempt | |
| Ulverston Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
Questions about Risedale at Aldingham
What is Risedale at Aldingham's food hygiene rating?
Risedale at Aldingham has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Westmorland and Furness Council on 25 January 2024.
Is Risedale at Aldingham 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Risedale at Aldingham last inspected?
Risedale at Aldingham was last inspected on 25 January 2024, more than 2 years 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 Risedale at Aldingham?
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 Risedale at Aldingham compare to other places in Westmorland and Furness?
86% of the 2,771 rated food businesses in Westmorland and Furness hold the top rating of 5, and Risedale at Aldingham is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Westmorland and Furness Council inspects Risedale at Aldingham 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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