Appleby Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Westmorland and Furness
Appleby Primary School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 January 2025, 17 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: Station Road, CA16 6TX
How it compares in Westmorland and Furness
That puts Appleby Primary School 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% | ← Appleby Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Appleby Primary School 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 Appleby Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appleby Wraparound Care Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2015 |
| The Midland Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2022 |
| Settle - Carlisle Railway D C Retailers - other | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2019 |
| Sands Methodist Church Other catering premises | 369 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Upper Eden Food Bank Distributors/Transporters | 369 yards away | Exempt | |
| The Grapes Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 369 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2026 |
| Pizza Roma Takeaway/sandwich shop | 412 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 22 January 2026 |
| Appleby Bowling Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 420 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2024 |
Questions about Appleby Primary School
What is Appleby Primary School's food hygiene rating?
Appleby Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Westmorland and Furness Council on 14 January 2025.
Is Appleby Primary School 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Appleby Primary School last inspected?
Appleby Primary School was last inspected on 14 January 2025, 17 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 Appleby Primary School?
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 Appleby Primary School 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 Appleby Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Westmorland and Furness Council inspects Appleby Primary School 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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