Cockles in Cartmel food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Westmorland and Furness
Cockles in Cartmel 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 31 January 2023, more than 3 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: Supermarket, Aynsome Road, LA11 6PR
How it compares in Westmorland and Furness
That puts Cockles in Cartmel 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% | ← Cockles in Cartmel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Cockles in Cartmel 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 Cockles in Cartmel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cartmel C of E Primary School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Cartmel Food Shed Takeaway/sandwich shop | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2023 |
| Hales of Cartmel Retailers - other | 283 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2023 |
| Rogan & Company Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 283 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2025 |
| Mallard Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 284 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Oscar's Cartmel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 284 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Unsworths Yard Brewery Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 284 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2023 |
| Cartmel Cheeses Limited Retailers - other | 284 yards away | 4 - Good | 24 October 2025 |
Questions about Cockles in Cartmel
What is Cockles in Cartmel's food hygiene rating?
Cockles in Cartmel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Westmorland and Furness Council on 31 January 2023.
Is Cockles in Cartmel 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 Cockles in Cartmel last inspected?
Cockles in Cartmel was last inspected on 31 January 2023, more than 3 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 Cockles in Cartmel?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cockles in Cartmel 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 Cockles in Cartmel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Westmorland and Furness Council inspects Cockles in Cartmel 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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