Mr Duffins & The Coffee Den food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Westmorland and Furness
Mr Duffins & The Coffee Den 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 9 May 2026, 3 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
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: 47-49 Main Street, LA8 9LN
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How it compares in Westmorland and Furness
That puts Mr Duffins & The Coffee Den 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% | ← Mr Duffins & The Coffee Den | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Mr Duffins & The Coffee Den 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 Mr Duffins & The Coffee Den, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kimi's Gelato Kitchen Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2026 |
| Spar Shop Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| The Beehive Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
| Hayton Family Butchers Retailers - other | at this address | 4 - Good | 22 June 2026 |
| Nook Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2026 |
| More? The Artisan Bakery Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2026 |
| Nook Bar Staveley Pub/bar/nightclub | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2026 |
| The Blind Chocolatier Manufacturers/packers | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
Questions about Mr Duffins & The Coffee Den
What is Mr Duffins & The Coffee Den's food hygiene rating?
Mr Duffins & The Coffee Den has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Westmorland and Furness Council on 9 May 2026.
Is Mr Duffins & The Coffee Den 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 Mr Duffins & The Coffee Den last inspected?
Mr Duffins & The Coffee Den was last inspected on 9 May 2026, 3 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 Mr Duffins & The Coffee Den?
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 Mr Duffins & The Coffee Den 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 Mr Duffins & The Coffee Den is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Westmorland and Furness Council inspects Mr Duffins & The Coffee Den 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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