General James Wolfe food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Westmorland and Furness
General James Wolfe holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 3 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: 6-7 Little Dockray, Penrith, CA11 7HL
How it compares in Westmorland and Furness
In Westmorland and Furness, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so General James Wolfe 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% | ← General James Wolfe | |
| 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 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 General James Wolfe 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 General James Wolfe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs PLC Retailers - other | 30 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Little Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2024 |
| Gianni's Ristorante Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2024 |
| Black Hand Wine Retailers - other | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| Garden Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
| Cosy Cup Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Jimmy Macs Retailers - other | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
Questions about General James Wolfe
What is General James Wolfe's food hygiene rating?
General James Wolfe has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Westmorland and Furness Council on 3 June 2025.
Is General James Wolfe 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was General James Wolfe last inspected?
General James Wolfe was last inspected on 3 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 General James Wolfe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", 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 General James Wolfe 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 General James Wolfe holds a 4. 269 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Westmorland and Furness Council inspects General James Wolfe 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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