Otters Bar food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Westmorland and Furness
Otters Bar holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 July 2024, 23 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Lakeland Leisure Park, Moor Lane, LA11 7LT
How it compares in Westmorland and Furness
That puts Otters Bar 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% | ← Otters Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Otters Bar 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 Otters Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burger King Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Cooks Fish and Chips Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2025 |
| J D Wetherspoon Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2024 |
| Lakeland Leisure Nisa Mini Market Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2025 |
| Papa John's Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2024 |
| Sticky Toffee Pudding Co. Ltd. Manufacturers/packers | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Southcott Event Catering Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2023 |
| Home By Simon Rogan Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
Questions about Otters Bar
What is Otters Bar's food hygiene rating?
Otters Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Westmorland and Furness Council on 15 July 2024.
Is Otters Bar 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Otters Bar last inspected?
Otters Bar was last inspected on 15 July 2024, 23 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 Otters Bar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Otters Bar 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 Otters Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Westmorland and Furness Council inspects Otters Bar 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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