Pooley Bridge Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Westmorland and Furness
Pooley Bridge Inn 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 12 November 2024, 20 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: Pooley Bridge, CA10 2NN
How it compares in Westmorland and Furness
That puts Pooley Bridge Inn 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% | ← Pooley Bridge Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Pooley Bridge Inn 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 Pooley Bridge Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Barn Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2024 |
| Verey Books Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Sun Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 4 - Good | 14 May 2026 |
| Chestnut House Retailers - other | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
| Waterside House Camp Site Retailers - other | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2022 |
| Granny Dowbekins Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| Pooley Bridge Stores & Secret Garden Retailers - other | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2024 |
| The Crown Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2024 |
Questions about Pooley Bridge Inn
What is Pooley Bridge Inn's food hygiene rating?
Pooley Bridge Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Westmorland and Furness Council on 12 November 2024.
Is Pooley Bridge Inn 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 Pooley Bridge Inn last inspected?
Pooley Bridge Inn was last inspected on 12 November 2024, 20 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 Pooley Bridge Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Pooley Bridge Inn 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 Pooley Bridge Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Westmorland and Furness Council inspects Pooley Bridge Inn 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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