Hillcroft Caravan Park food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Westmorland and Furness
Hillcroft Caravan Park holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 24 March 2016, more than 10 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: Hillcroft, Pooley Bridge, CA10 2LT
How it compares in Westmorland and Furness
In Westmorland and Furness, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Hillcroft Caravan Park 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% | ← Hillcroft Caravan Park | |
| 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 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 Hillcroft Caravan Park 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 Hillcroft Caravan Park, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Little Cake Shed Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2024 |
| 1863 Bar Bistro Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Waterside House Camp Site Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2022 |
| Pooley Bridge Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2024 |
| The Barn Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2024 |
| Verey Books Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Sun Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 14 May 2026 |
| Lakeland Boat Hire Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2015 |
Questions about Hillcroft Caravan Park
What is Hillcroft Caravan Park's food hygiene rating?
Hillcroft Caravan Park has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Westmorland and Furness Council on 24 March 2016.
Is Hillcroft Caravan Park 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hillcroft Caravan Park last inspected?
Hillcroft Caravan Park was last inspected on 24 March 2016, more than 10 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 Hillcroft Caravan Park?
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 Hillcroft Caravan Park 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 Hillcroft Caravan Park holds a 4. 269 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Westmorland and Furness Council inspects Hillcroft Caravan Park 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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