Grange over Sands Golf Club food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Westmorland and Furness
Grange over Sands Golf Club holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 21 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: Grange Over Sands Golf Club, Meathop Road, LA11 6QX
How it compares in Westmorland and Furness
In Westmorland and Furness, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so Grange over Sands Golf Club sits behind roughly 2,439 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,439 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 260 | 9% | ← Grange over Sands Golf Club | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Grange over Sands Golf Club 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 Grange over Sands Golf Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cumbria Grand Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 416 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 April 2026 |
| Netherwood Hotel and Spa Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Grange Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 April 2026 |
| Karen Rhodes Catering Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Cafe Grange Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 April 2026 |
| Elton Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2023 |
| Hazelmere Cafe and Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 April 2026 |
| Paragon Gift Shop Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
Questions about Grange over Sands Golf Club
What is Grange over Sands Golf Club's food hygiene rating?
Grange over Sands Golf Club has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Westmorland and Furness Council on 21 May 2026.
Is Grange over Sands Golf Club safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Grange over Sands Golf Club last inspected?
Grange over Sands Golf Club was last inspected on 21 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 Grange over Sands Golf Club?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Grange over Sands Golf Club 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, while Grange over Sands Golf Club holds a 4. 260 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Westmorland and Furness Council inspects Grange over Sands Golf Club 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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