Kirkoswald School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Westmorland and Furness
Kirkoswald School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 November 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: Kirkoswald, CA10 1EN
How it compares in Westmorland and Furness
That puts Kirkoswald School 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% | ← Kirkoswald School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Kirkoswald School 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 Kirkoswald School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkoswald After School Club Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2017 |
| Kirkoswald Community Shop Retailers - other | 347 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2021 |
| The Fetherston Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 347 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 18 July 2025 |
Questions about Kirkoswald School
What is Kirkoswald School's food hygiene rating?
Kirkoswald School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Westmorland and Furness Council on 11 November 2024.
Is Kirkoswald School 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Kirkoswald School last inspected?
Kirkoswald School was last inspected on 11 November 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 Kirkoswald School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Kirkoswald School 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 Kirkoswald School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Westmorland and Furness Council inspects Kirkoswald School 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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