W F Hutchinson food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Westmorland and Furness
W F Hutchinson holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This is a fresh result: W F Hutchinson was inspected on 9 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: Kirkdale House, Coniston, LA21 8ED
How this rating has changed
W F Hutchinson has gone backwards: it held a 5 before its inspection on 9 July 2026, and now holds a 4.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 9 July 2026 | 5 4 | Worse |
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
In Westmorland and Furness, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so W F Hutchinson sits behind roughly 2,439 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,439 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 260 | 9% | ← W F Hutchinson | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 W F Hutchinson 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 W F Hutchinson, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Just For Ewe Coniston Takeaway/sandwich shop | 22 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2024 |
| Coniston Community Food Club Retailers - other | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2025 |
| The Crown Inn, Coniston Pub/bar/nightclub | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| Black Bull Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2025 |
| Co-op Coniston Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2023 |
| Coniston Institute & Ruskin Museum Other catering premises | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2019 |
| Sara's Indian Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 65 yards away | 4 - Good | 27 March 2025 |
| The Green Housekeeper Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 65 yards away | 4 - Good | 2 October 2025 |
Questions about W F Hutchinson
What is W F Hutchinson's food hygiene rating?
W F Hutchinson has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Westmorland and Furness Council on 9 July 2026.
Is W F Hutchinson safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was W F Hutchinson last inspected?
W F Hutchinson was last inspected on 9 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 W F Hutchinson?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 W F Hutchinson 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, while W F Hutchinson holds a 4. 260 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Westmorland and Furness Council inspects W F Hutchinson 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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W F Hutchinson is one of 46 rated food businesses in Coniston. See every hygiene rating in Coniston →
Westmorland and Furness inspects and rates 3,156 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Westmorland and Furness →
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