Granny Smiths food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Westmorland and Furness
Granny Smiths 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 October 2023, 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: Market Place, LA22 9BU
How it compares in Westmorland and Furness
That puts Granny Smiths 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% | ← Granny Smiths | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Granny Smiths 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 Granny Smiths, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grain Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| Tesco Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| Sheilas Cottage Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Esquires Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
| Market Cross Ice Cream Retailers - other | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 August 2011 |
| Tacos Del Sol Takeaway/sandwich shop | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Asap Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Mama Mia Takeaway/sandwich shop | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
Questions about Granny Smiths
What is Granny Smiths's food hygiene rating?
Granny Smiths has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Westmorland and Furness Council on 9 October 2023.
Is Granny Smiths 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 Granny Smiths last inspected?
Granny Smiths was last inspected on 9 October 2023, 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 Granny Smiths?
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 Granny Smiths 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 Granny Smiths is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Westmorland and Furness Council inspects Granny Smiths 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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