The Highland Drove food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Westmorland and Furness
The Highland Drove holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 April 2026, 2 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: Great Salkeld, CA11 9NA
How it compares in Westmorland and Furness
That puts The Highland Drove 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 Highland Drove | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Highland Drove 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 Highland Drove, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lazonby & District Swimming Pool Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | Exempt | |
| Lazonby Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 20 February 2025 |
| The Midland Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 12 January 2024 |
| Lazonby School School/college/university | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Lazy Bees Caring Premises | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2022 |
| Glassonby Forest Nurseries Farmers/growers | 1.9 miles away | Exempt | |
| Langwathby School School/college/university | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2024 |
| Hunsonby Swimming Club Retailers - other | 2.0 miles away | Exempt |
Questions about The Highland Drove
What is The Highland Drove's food hygiene rating?
The Highland Drove has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Westmorland and Furness Council on 15 April 2026.
Is The Highland Drove 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Highland Drove last inspected?
The Highland Drove was last inspected on 15 April 2026, 2 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 The Highland Drove?
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 The Highland Drove 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 Highland Drove is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Westmorland and Furness Council inspects The Highland Drove 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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