The Tavern @ Hale food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Westmorland and Furness
The Tavern @ Hale 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 5 June 2026, 3 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: Tavern At Hale, Hale, LA7 7BH
How this rating has changed
The Tavern @ Hale was re-inspected on 5 June 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 5 June 2026 | AwaitingInspection 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 Tavern @ Hale 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 Tavern @ Hale | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Tavern @ Hale 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 Tavern @ Hale, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hale Green Farmhouse Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 264 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2019 |
| Lunesdale House Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2024 |
| Lakeland Wildlife Oasis Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 4 June 2026 |
| Fell End Caravan Park Restaurant Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2024 |
| Beetham C of E School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| The Wheatsheaf at Beetham Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2024 |
| Beetham Nurseries Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2026 |
Questions about The Tavern @ Hale
What is The Tavern @ Hale's food hygiene rating?
The Tavern @ Hale has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Westmorland and Furness Council on 5 June 2026.
Is The Tavern @ Hale 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 Tavern @ Hale last inspected?
The Tavern @ Hale was last inspected on 5 June 2026, 3 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 Tavern @ Hale?
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 Tavern @ Hale 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 Tavern @ Hale is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Westmorland and Furness Council inspects The Tavern @ Hale 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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