National Trust - Acorn Bank Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Westmorland and Furness
National Trust - Acorn Bank Cafe 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: National Trust - Acorn Bank Cafe was inspected on 8 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Acorn Bank, Temple Sowerby, CA10 1SP
How it compares in Westmorland and Furness
That puts National Trust - Acorn Bank Cafe 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% | ← National Trust - Acorn Bank Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to National Trust - Acorn Bank Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Kings Arms Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Temple Sowerby CE School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2026 |
| The Black Swan Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 4 - Good | 20 March 2026 |
| Culgaith CE School School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2026 |
Questions about National Trust - Acorn Bank Cafe
What is National Trust - Acorn Bank Cafe's food hygiene rating?
National Trust - Acorn Bank Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Westmorland and Furness Council on 8 June 2026.
Is National Trust - Acorn Bank Cafe 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 National Trust - Acorn Bank Cafe last inspected?
National Trust - Acorn Bank Cafe was last inspected on 8 June 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 National Trust - Acorn Bank Cafe 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 National Trust - Acorn Bank Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Westmorland and Furness Council inspects National Trust - Acorn Bank Cafe 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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