Old Croft House food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Westmorland and Furness
Old Croft House holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 February 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: Market Street, Kirkby Stephen, CA17 4QW
How it compares in Westmorland and Furness
That puts Old Croft House 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% | ← Old Croft House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Old Croft House 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 Old Croft House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archway Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2026 |
| Mic Macs Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2024 |
| The White Hare Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| Black Bull Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 4 - Good | 28 August 2025 |
| Horse Shoe Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 4 - Good | 17 October 2024 |
| Guappo Hair Design Other catering premises | 39 yards away | Exempt | |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| Appleby Bakery Retailers - other | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2024 |
Questions about Old Croft House
What is Old Croft House's food hygiene rating?
Old Croft House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Westmorland and Furness Council on 4 February 2016.
Is Old Croft House 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Old Croft House last inspected?
Old Croft House was last inspected on 4 February 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 Old Croft House?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Old Croft House 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 Old Croft House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Westmorland and Furness Council inspects Old Croft House 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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