General Burgoyne food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Westmorland and Furness
General Burgoyne 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 28 August 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.
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: General Burgoyne Inn, Church Road, LA12 0SZ
How it compares in Westmorland and Furness
That puts General Burgoyne among the 2,439 places in Westmorland and Furness holding top marks, 87% 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 | 2,439 | 87% | ← General Burgoyne | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 260 | 9% | ||
| 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 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 General Burgoyne 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 General Burgoyne, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low Furness CE Primary School Caring Premises | 201 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| Cumbrian Cow Ice Cream Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Lindal Moor Bowling Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Lindal Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2025 |
| Sillfield Meats Limited Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2026 |
| Activity & Social Group Other catering premises | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2022 |
| Mountbarrow Service Station Retailers - other | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
| Brizzolaris Sulla Via Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2026 |
Questions about General Burgoyne
What is General Burgoyne's food hygiene rating?
General Burgoyne has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Westmorland and Furness Council on 28 August 2024.
Is General Burgoyne 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 General Burgoyne last inspected?
General Burgoyne was last inspected on 28 August 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 General Burgoyne?
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 General Burgoyne 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, and General Burgoyne is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Westmorland and Furness Council inspects General Burgoyne 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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