Low Bank Ground OEC food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Westmorland and Furness
Low Bank Ground OEC holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 21 May 2024, more than 2 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: Low Bank Ground, Coniston, LA21 8AA
How it compares in Westmorland and Furness
That puts Low Bank Ground OEC 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% | ← Low Bank Ground OEC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Low Bank Ground OEC 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 Low Bank Ground OEC, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bank Ground Farm Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Bluebird Lodge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2023 |
| H F Holidays Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 February 2024 |
| The Bluebird Cafe by the Lake Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Steam Coniston Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Coniston CE Primary School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Coniston Sports & Social Centre Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2023 |
| No 3 Cosy Corner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 11 July 2025 |
Questions about Low Bank Ground OEC
What is Low Bank Ground OEC's food hygiene rating?
Low Bank Ground OEC has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Westmorland and Furness Council on 21 May 2024.
Is Low Bank Ground OEC 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Low Bank Ground OEC last inspected?
Low Bank Ground OEC was last inspected on 21 May 2024, more than 2 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 Low Bank Ground OEC?
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 Low Bank Ground OEC 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 Low Bank Ground OEC is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Westmorland and Furness Council inspects Low Bank Ground OEC 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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Low Bank Ground OEC is one of 46 rated food businesses in Coniston. See every hygiene rating in Coniston →
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