The Druids Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Westmorland and Furness
The Druids Arms holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 28 Sandgate, Penrith, CA11 7TJ
How it compares in Westmorland and Furness
That puts The Druids Arms 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% | ← The Druids Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 The Druids Arms 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 The Druids Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bake 4 Eden Manufacturers/packers | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2025 |
| Grey Goat Pub/bar/nightclub | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| Jimmy Macs Retailers - other | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Cosy Cup Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Cafe Dawn-Marie Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 134 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2024 |
| Daffodils Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 134 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2024 |
| Cafe4Eden Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Natures Health Store Retailers - other | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2015 |
Questions about The Druids Arms
What is The Druids Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Druids Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Westmorland and Furness Council on 15 October 2024.
Is The Druids Arms 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Druids Arms last inspected?
The Druids Arms was last inspected on 15 October 2024, 20 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 The Druids Arms?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Druids Arms 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 The Druids Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Westmorland and Furness Council inspects The Druids Arms 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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