Masons Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Westmorland and Furness
Masons Arms 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
This is a fresh result: Masons Arms was inspected on 30 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
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: Masons Arms, Strawberry Bank, LA11 6NW
How this rating has changed
Masons Arms was re-inspected on 30 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 30 July 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Westmorland and Furness
That puts Masons Arms 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% | ← Masons Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Masons Arms 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 Masons Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Word in your Ear Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2024 |
| The Ashes B&B Farm Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2025 |
| Damson Dene Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 29 April 2026 |
| Scout Adventures Great Tower Other catering premises | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Hill of Oaks Bistro and Farm Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2026 |
| Tower Wood Outdoor Centre Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2026 |
| Argles Memorial Hall Other catering premises | 2.0 miles away | Exempt | |
| Dove Nest Group School/college/university | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
Questions about Masons Arms
What is Masons Arms's food hygiene rating?
Masons Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Westmorland and Furness Council on 30 July 2026.
Is Masons Arms 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 Masons Arms last inspected?
Masons Arms was last inspected on 30 July 2026, a month 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 Masons Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Masons Arms 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 Masons Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Westmorland and Furness Council inspects Masons Arms 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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Understanding this rating
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