Southcott Event Catering food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Westmorland and Furness
Southcott Event Catering holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 March 2023, more than 3 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: Unit 2-4 Airfield Approach Business Park, LA11 7NG
How it compares in Westmorland and Furness
That puts Southcott Event 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% | ← Southcott Event 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 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 Southcott Event 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 Southcott Event Catering, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home By Simon Rogan Other catering premises | 26 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Spud Ladies Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Sticky Toffee Pudding Co. Ltd. Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Cockles Convenience Store Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2024 |
| Flookburgh CE Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Hope and Anchor Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2023 |
| Flounders Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 10 April 2025 |
| Home-Made Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 16 October 2025 |
Questions about Southcott Event Catering
What is Southcott Event Catering's food hygiene rating?
Southcott Event Catering has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Westmorland and Furness Council on 15 March 2023.
Is Southcott Event 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Southcott Event Catering last inspected?
Southcott Event Catering was last inspected on 15 March 2023, more than 3 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 Southcott Event 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Southcott Event 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 Southcott Event Catering is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Westmorland and Furness Council inspects Southcott Event 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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