Gilling Reane Residential Home food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Westmorland and Furness
Gilling Reane Residential Home holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Gilling Reane Residential Home was inspected on 26 August 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: Gilling Reane, Gillinggate, LA9 4JB
How this rating has changed
Gilling Reane Residential Home was re-inspected on 26 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 26 August 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 Gilling Reane Residential Home 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% | ← Gilling Reane Residential Home | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Gilling Reane Residential Home 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 Gilling Reane Residential Home, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greengate Stores Retailers - other | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2024 |
| Hillside Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 321 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 October 2025 |
| Araya Thai Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 335 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| Kendal Kebab n Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 335 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| 98 Highgate Pub/bar/nightclub | 348 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Fish Express Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 348 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 July 2026 |
| Brewery Arts Centre Retailers - other | 348 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Comida (Food) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 348 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
Questions about Gilling Reane Residential Home
What is Gilling Reane Residential Home's food hygiene rating?
Gilling Reane Residential Home has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Westmorland and Furness Council on 26 August 2026.
Is Gilling Reane Residential Home 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Gilling Reane Residential Home last inspected?
Gilling Reane Residential Home was last inspected on 26 August 2026, within the last month. 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 Gilling Reane Residential Home?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Gilling Reane Residential Home 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 Gilling Reane Residential Home is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Westmorland and Furness Council inspects Gilling Reane Residential Home 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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