New Inn at Hoff food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Westmorland and Furness
New Inn at Hoff 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 June 2025, 13 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: Hoff, CA16 6TA
How it compares in Westmorland and Furness
That puts New Inn at Hoff 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% | ← New Inn at Hoff | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 New Inn at Hoff 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 New Inn at Hoff, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nag's Head Farm Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Appleby Castle Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.7 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 28 August 2025 |
| Howgill House B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2016 |
| Appleby Grange Nursing Home Caring Premises | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| The Royal Oak Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2025 |
| Courtyard Gallery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2023 |
| Royal British Legion Club Appleby Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2017 |
| Renew Wellbeing Eden Other catering premises | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
Questions about New Inn at Hoff
What is New Inn at Hoff's food hygiene rating?
New Inn at Hoff has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Westmorland and Furness Council on 12 June 2025.
Is New Inn at Hoff 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 New Inn at Hoff last inspected?
New Inn at Hoff was last inspected on 12 June 2025, 13 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 New Inn at Hoff?
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 New Inn at Hoff 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 New Inn at Hoff is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Westmorland and Furness Council inspects New Inn at Hoff 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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