The Rustic Loaf food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Westmorland and Furness
The Rustic Loaf holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 30 April 2026, 2 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Appetisers Chapel Close, Chapel Lane, LA6 2SH
How it compares in Westmorland and Furness
That puts The Rustic Loaf 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 Rustic Loaf | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Rustic Loaf 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 Rustic Loaf, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wildflower Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 10 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| Number Forty Four Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 13 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Lunesdale Bakery Retailers - other | 13 yards away | 4 - Good | 8 October 2025 |
| Spice Essence Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 13 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 18 March 2025 |
| The Cottage Deli Retailers - other | 28 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 10 February 2026 |
| Avanti Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Bella Pizzeria & Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Snooty Fox Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
Questions about The Rustic Loaf
What is The Rustic Loaf's food hygiene rating?
The Rustic Loaf has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Westmorland and Furness Council on 30 April 2026.
Is The Rustic Loaf 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Rustic Loaf last inspected?
The Rustic Loaf was last inspected on 30 April 2026, 2 months 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 Rustic Loaf?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 The Rustic Loaf 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 Rustic Loaf is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Westmorland and Furness Council inspects The Rustic Loaf 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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