Soulby Village Hall food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Westmorland and Furness
Soulby Village Hall holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 26 April 2024, 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: Soulby, CA17 4PL
How it compares in Westmorland and Furness
That puts Soulby Village Hall 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% | ← Soulby Village Hall | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Soulby Village Hall 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 Soulby Village Hall, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owen Sandwath Limited also trading as Owen Farmshop Limited Other catering premises | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Stobars Hall Caring Premises | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2025 |
| Out of Eden Distributors/Transporters | 1.8 miles away | Exempt | |
| Bronze Beauty Retailers - other | 1.8 miles away | Exempt | |
| Johnstones Garage Retailers - other | 1.9 miles away | Exempt | |
| Spar Retailers - other | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| North Eastern and Cumbrian Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 May 2024 |
| Christian Head Caring Premises | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
Questions about Soulby Village Hall
What is Soulby Village Hall's food hygiene rating?
Soulby Village Hall has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Westmorland and Furness Council on 26 April 2024.
Is Soulby Village Hall 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Soulby Village Hall last inspected?
Soulby Village Hall was last inspected on 26 April 2024, 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 Soulby Village Hall?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Soulby Village Hall 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 Soulby Village Hall is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Westmorland and Furness Council inspects Soulby Village Hall 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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