The Unicorn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Westmorland and Furness
The Unicorn holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 29 August 2025, 10 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: Unicorn Hotel, North Road, LA22 9DT
How it compares in Westmorland and Furness
That puts The Unicorn 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% | ← The Unicorn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Unicorn 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 The Unicorn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakes Brew Co Tap Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| F W Garside Butchers Retailers - other | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Bumbles Rest Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2025 |
| Rattle Ghyll Fine Foods Retailers - other | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2025 |
| The Cornish Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2025 |
| Golden Rule Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2023 |
| Greggs PLC Retailers - other | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
| Esquires Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
Questions about The Unicorn
What is The Unicorn's food hygiene rating?
The Unicorn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Westmorland and Furness Council on 29 August 2025.
Is The Unicorn 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Unicorn last inspected?
The Unicorn was last inspected on 29 August 2025, 10 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 The Unicorn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 The Unicorn 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 The Unicorn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Westmorland and Furness Council inspects The Unicorn 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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