Farlam Hall Ltd food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Cumberland
Farlam Hall Ltd holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the hotel 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 22 April 2026, 2 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: Farlam Hall Country House Hotel, Hallbankgate, CA8 2NG
How it compares in Cumberland
In Cumberland, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Farlam Hall Ltd sits behind roughly 2,087 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,087 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 285 | 11% | ← Farlam Hall Ltd | |
| 3 out of 5 | 88 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 258 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 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 Farlam Hall Ltd 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 Farlam Hall Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hallbankgate School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
| The Belted Will Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| Hallbankgate Hub Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
Questions about Farlam Hall Ltd
What is Farlam Hall Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Farlam Hall Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cumberland Council on 22 April 2026.
Is Farlam Hall Ltd 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 hotel to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Farlam Hall Ltd last inspected?
Farlam Hall Ltd was last inspected on 22 April 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cumberland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Farlam Hall Ltd?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Farlam Hall Ltd compare to other places in Cumberland?
84% of the 2,490 rated food businesses in Cumberland hold the top rating of 5, while Farlam Hall Ltd holds a 4. 285 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cumberland Council inspects Farlam Hall Ltd 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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