Cranstons food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Westmorland and Furness
Cranstons 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
The rating dates from 5 August 2024, 23 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: 10 King Street, Penrith, CA11 7AJ
How it compares in Westmorland and Furness
That puts Cranstons 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% | ← Cranstons | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Cranstons 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 Cranstons, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| King Street Mini Market Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2023 |
| Pizza Piatto Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Fell Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2018 |
| Four and Twenty Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Just Greek Takeaway/sandwich shop | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2024 |
| Angel Square Bar Retailers - other | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2023 |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2022 |
| Lotus Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
Questions about Cranstons
What is Cranstons's food hygiene rating?
Cranstons has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Westmorland and Furness Council on 5 August 2024.
Is Cranstons 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 Cranstons last inspected?
Cranstons was last inspected on 5 August 2024, 23 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 Cranstons?
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 Cranstons 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 Cranstons is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Westmorland and Furness Council inspects Cranstons 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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