The Queens Head Inn and Restaurant food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Westmorland and Furness
The Queens Head Inn and Restaurant 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 18 April 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: Queens Head, Main Street, LA22 0NS
How it compares in Westmorland and Furness
That puts The Queens Head Inn and Restaurant 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 Queens Head Inn and Restaurant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Queens Head Inn and Restaurant 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 Queens Head Inn and Restaurant, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ivy House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | at this address | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| The Old Cobblers Teashop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| The Red Lion Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 February 2024 |
| Collins and Butterworth Retailers - other | at this address | Exempt | |
| Hawkshead Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2025 |
| Hawkshead Relish Company Ltd Retailers - other | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2017 |
| Kings Arms Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Minstrels Gallery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2024 |
Questions about The Queens Head Inn and Restaurant
What is The Queens Head Inn and Restaurant's food hygiene rating?
The Queens Head Inn and Restaurant has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Westmorland and Furness Council on 18 April 2024.
Is The Queens Head Inn and Restaurant 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 Queens Head Inn and Restaurant last inspected?
The Queens Head Inn and Restaurant was last inspected on 18 April 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 The Queens Head Inn and Restaurant?
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 The Queens Head Inn and Restaurant 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 Queens Head Inn and Restaurant is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Westmorland and Furness Council inspects The Queens Head Inn and Restaurant 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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