Motherby House food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Westmorland and Furness
Motherby 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 October 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: Motherby, CA11 0RJ
How it compares in Westmorland and Furness
That puts Motherby 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% | ← Motherby 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 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 Motherby 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 Motherby House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herdwick Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
| Penruddock Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| B&M Retail Limited Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2019 |
| Sainsbury's Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2024 |
| Seasons at Whitbarrow Village Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Hopkinsons Caravan Park Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 6 November 2024 |
| Beech House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2023 |
| Basecamp North Lakes Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 3 April 2025 |
Questions about Motherby House
What is Motherby House's food hygiene rating?
Motherby House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Westmorland and Furness Council on 4 October 2023.
Is Motherby 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 Motherby House last inspected?
Motherby House was last inspected on 4 October 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 Motherby 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Motherby 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 Motherby House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Westmorland and Furness Council inspects Motherby 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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