Bampton Valley Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Westmorland and Furness
Bampton Valley Stores holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 26 July 2023, more than 2 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: Norbrock House, Bampton, CA10 2RQ
How it compares in Westmorland and Furness
That puts Bampton Valley Stores 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% | ← Bampton Valley Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Bampton Valley Stores 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 Bampton Valley Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mardale Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Bampton Memorial Hall Other catering premises | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2025 |
| Haweswater Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
Questions about Bampton Valley Stores
What is Bampton Valley Stores's food hygiene rating?
Bampton Valley Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Westmorland and Furness Council on 26 July 2023.
Is Bampton Valley Stores 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bampton Valley Stores last inspected?
Bampton Valley Stores was last inspected on 26 July 2023, more than 2 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 Bampton Valley Stores?
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 Bampton Valley Stores 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 Bampton Valley Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Westmorland and Furness Council inspects Bampton Valley Stores 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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