The Barn Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Westmorland and Furness
The Barn Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 May 2025, 13 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.
Address: University Of Cumbria, Rydal Road, LA22 9BB
How it compares in Westmorland and Furness
That puts The Barn Cafe 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% | ← The Barn Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Barn Cafe 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 Barn Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rigg Cottage Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2022 |
| Haven Cottage Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 April 2024 |
| Golden Rule Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 253 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2023 |
| Lakes Brew Co Tap Pub/bar/nightclub | 330 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Brantholme Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 333 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| Bumbles Rest Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 375 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2025 |
| F W Garside Butchers Retailers - other | 376 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Rattle Ghyll Fine Foods Retailers - other | 385 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2025 |
Questions about The Barn Cafe
What is The Barn Cafe's food hygiene rating?
The Barn Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Westmorland and Furness Council on 22 May 2025.
Is The Barn Cafe 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Barn Cafe last inspected?
The Barn Cafe was last inspected on 22 May 2025, 13 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 Barn Cafe?
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 The Barn Cafe 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 The Barn Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Westmorland and Furness Council inspects The Barn Cafe 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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