Foundry 34 food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Westmorland and Furness
Foundry 34 holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Foundry 34 was inspected on 31 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
96% of rated food businesses in Westmorland and Furness score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Westmorland and Furness ratings →
Address: 34 Burrowgate, Penrith, CA11 7TA
How this rating has changed
Foundry 34 has improved: it was rated 4 before its inspection on 31 July 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 31 July 2026 | 4 5 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Westmorland and Furness
That puts Foundry 34 among the 2,439 places in Westmorland and Furness holding top marks, 87% 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 | 2,439 | 87% | ← Foundry 34 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 260 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 82 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 16 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 348 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Foundry 34, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cosy Cup Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Jimmy Macs Retailers - other | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Grey Goat Pub/bar/nightclub | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| Cafe Dawn-Marie Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2026 |
| King Vape Retailers - other | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2026 |
| Hem Other catering premises | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2026 |
| Bake 4 Eden Manufacturers/packers | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2025 |
| Greggs PLC Retailers - other | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
Questions about Foundry 34
What is Foundry 34's food hygiene rating?
Foundry 34 has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Westmorland and Furness Council on 31 July 2026.
Is Foundry 34 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Foundry 34 last inspected?
Foundry 34 was last inspected on 31 July 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Westmorland and Furness Council rather than by the business.
How does Foundry 34 compare to other places in Westmorland and Furness?
87% of the 2,808 rated food businesses in Westmorland and Furness hold the top rating of 5, and Foundry 34 is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Westmorland and Furness Council inspects Foundry 34 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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Foundry 34 is one of 446 rated food businesses in Penrith. See every hygiene rating in Penrith →
Westmorland and Furness inspects and rates 3,156 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Westmorland and Furness →
The official record is held by the council: https://www.westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk/
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