The Masons Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Westmorland and Furness
The 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
The rating dates from 24 November 2022, 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: Masons Arms, Cartmel Fell, LA11 6NW
How it compares in Westmorland and Furness
That puts The Masons Arms 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 Masons Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The 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 The 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 | 399 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2024 |
| Damson Dene Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 29 April 2026 |
| The Ashes B&B Farm Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2022 |
| Scout Adventures Great Tower Other catering premises | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Argles Memorial Hall Other catering premises | 1.9 miles away | Exempt | |
| Hill of Oaks Bistro and Farm Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2023 |
| Tower Wood Outdoor Centre Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2024 |
| Dove Nest Group School/college/university | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
Questions about The Masons Arms
What is The Masons Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Masons Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Westmorland and Furness Council on 24 November 2022.
Is The 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 The Masons Arms last inspected?
The Masons Arms was last inspected on 24 November 2022, 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 The 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 The Masons Arms 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 Masons Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Westmorland and Furness Council inspects The 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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