Greengate Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Westmorland and Furness
Greengate Stores 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 February 2024, 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: 37 Greengate Lane, LA9 5LL
How it compares in Westmorland and Furness
That puts Greengate Stores 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% | ← Greengate Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Greengate Stores 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 Greengate Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gilling Reane Residential Home Caring Premises | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Hillside Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2022 |
| Araya Thai Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| Kendal Kebab n Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| 98 Highgate Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2023 |
| Fish Express Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2024 |
| Brewery Arts Centre Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Comida (Food) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
Questions about Greengate Stores
What is Greengate Stores's food hygiene rating?
Greengate Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Westmorland and Furness Council on 9 February 2024.
Is Greengate Stores 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 Greengate Stores last inspected?
Greengate Stores was last inspected on 9 February 2024, 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 Greengate Stores?
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 Greengate Stores 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 Greengate Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Westmorland and Furness Council inspects Greengate Stores 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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