Clock Tower food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Westmorland and Furness
Clock Tower 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 10 February 2023, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 4 Allhallows Lane, LA9 4JH
How it compares in Westmorland and Furness
That puts Clock Tower 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% | ← Clock Tower | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Clock Tower 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 Clock Tower, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmhouse Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2024 |
| Biltong Buddy Ltd Retailers - other | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Horse and Rainbow Pub/bar/nightclub | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Eat Indian Takeaway/sandwich shop | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2024 |
| Brew Brothers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2025 |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2024 |
| Fell Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2019 |
| 19 The Wine Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
Questions about Clock Tower
What is Clock Tower's food hygiene rating?
Clock Tower has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Westmorland and Furness Council on 10 February 2023.
Is Clock Tower 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 Clock Tower last inspected?
Clock Tower was last inspected on 10 February 2023, more than 3 years 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 Clock Tower?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Clock Tower 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 Clock Tower is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Westmorland and Furness Council inspects Clock Tower 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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