Herdwick Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Westmorland and Furness
Herdwick Inn 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 7 November 2025, 8 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: Penruddock, CA11 0QU
How it compares in Westmorland and Furness
That puts Herdwick Inn 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% | ← Herdwick Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Herdwick Inn 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 Herdwick Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penruddock Primary School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Motherby House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2023 |
| B&M Retail Limited Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2019 |
| Sainsbury's Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2024 |
Questions about Herdwick Inn
What is Herdwick Inn's food hygiene rating?
Herdwick Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Westmorland and Furness Council on 7 November 2025.
Is Herdwick Inn 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 Herdwick Inn last inspected?
Herdwick Inn was last inspected on 7 November 2025, 8 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 Herdwick Inn?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Herdwick Inn 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 Herdwick Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Westmorland and Furness Council inspects Herdwick Inn 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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