J & J Graham food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Westmorland and Furness
J & J Graham 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
This is a fresh result: J & J Graham was inspected on 9 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 6-7 Market Square, Penrith, CA11 7BS
How it compares in Westmorland and Furness
That puts J & J Graham 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% | ← J & J Graham | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 J & J Graham 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 J & J Graham, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grape Tree Retailers - other | 20 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2021 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2024 |
| Natures Health Store Retailers - other | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2015 |
| Gianni's Ristorante Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2024 |
| Black Hand Wine Retailers - other | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| Garden Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
| Angel Lane Chippie Takeaway/sandwich shop | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2026 |
| Angel Square Bar Retailers - other | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2023 |
Questions about J & J Graham
What is J & J Graham's food hygiene rating?
J & J Graham has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Westmorland and Furness Council on 9 June 2026.
Is J & J Graham 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 J & J Graham last inspected?
J & J Graham was last inspected on 9 June 2026, a month 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 J & J Graham?
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 J & J Graham 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 J & J Graham is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Westmorland and Furness Council inspects J & J Graham 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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