John Ruskin School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Westmorland and Furness
John Ruskin School holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The school kitchen met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 12 February 2026, 4 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: John Ruskin School, Lake Road, LA21 8EW
How it compares in Westmorland and Furness
In Westmorland and Furness, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so John Ruskin School sits behind roughly 2,659 nearby businesses. 3% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,390 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 269 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 3% | ← John Ruskin School | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 John Ruskin School 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.
What the business says
<p> Dishwasher has been thoroughly cleaned, along with other items in the kitchen.&nbsp; Deep fat fryer oil leak was not possible to repair - new deep fat fryer bought and installed.&nbsp; Chest freezer which had broken internal light has been replaced with a new one.&nbsp; Use-by stickers system is in place.&nbsp; Lasagne - we have not added this to our egg allergen category as it is dried, not fresh, and does not contain egg.&nbsp; Cheese on toast - now included in our milk allergen category.</p> <p> Faulty equipment, which has now been replaced.</p>
Businesses have a right to reply to their rating. This response is published by the Food Standards Agency alongside the score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to John Ruskin School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coniston Fudge, Gifts and Gallery Ltd Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2021 |
| Our Plaice Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Coniston Community Food Club Retailers - other | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2025 |
| Just For Ewe Coniston Takeaway/sandwich shop | 233 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2024 |
| W F Hutchinson Retailers - other | 244 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2024 |
| The Crown Inn, Coniston Pub/bar/nightclub | 249 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2024 |
| No 3 Cosy Corner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 263 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 11 July 2025 |
| Coniston and Torver Dairy Retailers - other | 271 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2023 |
Questions about John Ruskin School
What is John Ruskin School's food hygiene rating?
John Ruskin School has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Westmorland and Furness Council on 12 February 2026.
Is John Ruskin School safe to eat at?
A 3 means the school kitchen met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was John Ruskin School last inspected?
John Ruskin School was last inspected on 12 February 2026, 4 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 John Ruskin School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does John Ruskin School 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, while John Ruskin School holds a 3. 86 places in the area share that rating.
Has John Ruskin School responded to its rating?
Yes. Businesses have a right to reply, published alongside the rating. John Ruskin School said: “<p> Dishwasher has been thoroughly cleaned, along with other items in the kitchen.&nbsp; Deep fat fryer oil leak was not possible to repair - new deep fat fryer bought and installed.&nbsp; Chest freezer which had broken internal light has been replaced with a new one.&nbsp; Use-by stickers system is in place.&nbsp; Lasagne - we have not added this to our egg allergen category as it is dried, not fresh, and does not contain egg.&nbsp; Cheese on toast - now included in our milk allergen category.</p> <p> Faulty equipment, which has now been replaced.</p>”
Who decides the rating?
Westmorland and Furness Council inspects John Ruskin School 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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