The Inn on the Lake food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Westmorland and Furness
The Inn on the Lake holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 25 September 2025, 9 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: Glenridding, CA11 0PE
How it compares in Westmorland and Furness
That puts The Inn on the Lake 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 Inn on the Lake | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Inn on the Lake 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 Inn on the Lake, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Formways Ltd T/A The Butlers Pantry Other catering premises | 190 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Ullswater Hotel Ltd T/A Glenridding Manor House Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2017 |
| Lake District National Park Ullswater Retailers - other | 222 yards away | Exempt | |
| Fairlight Guest House and Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 222 yards away | 4 - Good | 1 October 2024 |
| Fell Bites Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 222 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 7 May 2026 |
| The Ullswater Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 228 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2026 |
| Helvellyn Country Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 285 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Glenridding Gallery Retailers - other | 285 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2017 |
Questions about The Inn on the Lake
What is The Inn on the Lake's food hygiene rating?
The Inn on the Lake has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Westmorland and Furness Council on 25 September 2025.
Is The Inn on the Lake 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Inn on the Lake last inspected?
The Inn on the Lake was last inspected on 25 September 2025, 9 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 Inn on the Lake?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 The Inn on the Lake 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 Inn on the Lake is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Westmorland and Furness Council inspects The Inn on the Lake 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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