The Piel Castle food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Westmorland and Furness
The Piel Castle 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 2 July 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.
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: 37 Market Street, LA12 7LR
How this rating has changed
The Piel Castle was re-inspected on 2 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2 July 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 The Piel Castle 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% | ← The Piel Castle | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Piel Castle 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 Piel Castle, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brocklebanks of Ulverston Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 2 November 2023 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2023 |
| Ulverston Olde Sweet Shop Retailers - other | 8 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| L'al Churrasco Takeaway/sandwich shop | 26 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| Blackledges Retailers - other | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2026 |
| Ignition Cocktail Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2025 |
| Wow Vape and Snacks Retailers - other | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 November 2022 |
| Co-operative Group Food Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
Questions about The Piel Castle
What is The Piel Castle's food hygiene rating?
The Piel Castle has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Westmorland and Furness Council on 2 July 2026.
Is The Piel Castle 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 Piel Castle last inspected?
The Piel Castle was last inspected on 2 July 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 Piel Castle?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Piel Castle 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 The Piel Castle is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Westmorland and Furness Council inspects The Piel Castle 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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More food hygiene ratings near here
The Piel Castle is one of 160 rated food businesses in Ulverston. See every hygiene rating in Ulverston →
Westmorland and Furness inspects and rates 3,156 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Westmorland and Furness →
The official record is held by the council: https://www.westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk/
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