Century food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Westmorland and Furness
Century holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 29 November 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 5 Waltons Yard, Market Square, Kirkby Stephen, CA17 4QT
How it compares in Westmorland and Furness
That puts Century 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% | ← Century | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Century 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 Century, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eden Valley Produce Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2019 |
| Mango Tree Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Pennine Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| Stitched up in Eden Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2024 |
| The Mulberry Bush Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 4 - Good | 10 October 2024 |
| European Mini Market Retailers - other | at this address | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 4 December 2025 |
| Santorino Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 10 March 2025 |
| Kirkby Stephen and Upper Eden Visitor Centre Retailers - other | 36 yards away | Exempt |
Questions about Century
What is Century's food hygiene rating?
Century has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Westmorland and Furness Council on 29 November 2024.
Is Century 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Century last inspected?
Century was last inspected on 29 November 2024, 19 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 Century?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Century 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 Century is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Westmorland and Furness Council inspects Century 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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