The Ginney Country Guest House food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Westmorland and Furness
The Ginney Country Guest 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 25 September 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: The Ginney, Catterlen, CA11 0BQ
How it compares in Westmorland and Furness
That puts The Ginney Country Guest 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% | ← The Ginney Country Guest 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 The Ginney Country Guest 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 The Ginney Country Guest House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunset House Bed & Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2019 |
| Little Eden Caring Premises | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| New Leaf Centre Caring Premises | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2024 |
| Lilyhowe Private Day Nursery & Pre-School Centre Caring Premises | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| The Cloisters Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Church In The Barn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Farm Shop at Eden Yard Retailers - other | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2026 |
| Davidsons Garage Retailers - other | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2016 |
Questions about The Ginney Country Guest House
What is The Ginney Country Guest House's food hygiene rating?
The Ginney Country Guest House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Westmorland and Furness Council on 25 September 2023.
Is The Ginney Country Guest 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 The Ginney Country Guest House last inspected?
The Ginney Country Guest House was last inspected on 25 September 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 The Ginney Country Guest 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 The Ginney Country Guest 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 The Ginney Country Guest House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Westmorland and Furness Council inspects The Ginney Country Guest 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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