David Willan Wholesale food hygiene rating
Distributors/Transporters · Westmorland and Furness
David Willan Wholesale holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the distributor are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 9 June 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: Station Yard, Oxenholme, LA9 7HF
How it compares in Westmorland and Furness
In Westmorland and Furness, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so David Willan Wholesale sits behind roughly 2,390 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,390 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 269 | 10% | ← David Willan Wholesale | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 David Willan Wholesale 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 David Willan Wholesale, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Express Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2025 |
| ASDA Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Asda Cafe Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2025 |
| Kendal Care Home Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
| Heron Hill Care Home Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
| Hansens Creative Catering Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Heron Hill Primary School School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
Questions about David Willan Wholesale
What is David Willan Wholesale's food hygiene rating?
David Willan Wholesale has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Westmorland and Furness Council on 9 June 2025.
Is David Willan Wholesale safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this distributor to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was David Willan Wholesale last inspected?
David Willan Wholesale was last inspected on 9 June 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 David Willan Wholesale?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does David Willan Wholesale 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 David Willan Wholesale holds a 4. 269 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Westmorland and Furness Council inspects David Willan Wholesale 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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