Wilfs Cafe & Outside Catering food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Westmorland and Furness
Wilfs Cafe & Outside Catering holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 January 2026, 5 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.
Address: Mill Yard, Back Lane, LA8 9LR
How it compares in Westmorland and Furness
That puts Wilfs Cafe & Outside Catering 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% | ← Wilfs Cafe & Outside Catering | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Wilfs Cafe & Outside Catering 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 Wilfs Cafe & Outside Catering, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| More? The Artisan Bakery Ltd Manufacturers/packers | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Big Onion Community Stall Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2016 |
| More? The Artisan Bakery Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2026 |
| The Blind Chocolatier Manufacturers/packers | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Nook Pub/bar/nightclub | 38 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Staveley Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 105 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 9 May 2026 |
| Staveley Pharmacy Retailers - other | 105 yards away | Exempt | |
| Kimi's Gelato Kitchen Retailers - other | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2024 |
Questions about Wilfs Cafe & Outside Catering
What is Wilfs Cafe & Outside Catering's food hygiene rating?
Wilfs Cafe & Outside Catering has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Westmorland and Furness Council on 23 January 2026.
Is Wilfs Cafe & Outside Catering 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Wilfs Cafe & Outside Catering last inspected?
Wilfs Cafe & Outside Catering was last inspected on 23 January 2026, 5 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 Wilfs Cafe & Outside Catering?
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 Wilfs Cafe & Outside Catering 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 Wilfs Cafe & Outside Catering is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Westmorland and Furness Council inspects Wilfs Cafe & Outside Catering 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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