Helvellyn Youth Hostel Association food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Westmorland and Furness
Helvellyn Youth Hostel Association holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 June 2025, 12 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: Greenside, Greenside Road, Glenridding, CA11 0QR
How it compares in Westmorland and Furness
That puts Helvellyn Youth Hostel Association 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% | ← Helvellyn Youth Hostel Association | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Helvellyn Youth Hostel Association 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 Helvellyn Youth Hostel Association, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Travellers Rest Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 4 - Good | 15 July 2025 |
| Fairlight Guest House and Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 4 - Good | 1 October 2024 |
| Lake District National Park Ullswater Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | Exempt | |
| Fell Bites Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 7 May 2026 |
| Glenridding Gallery Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2017 |
| R+R The Corner Shop Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2019 |
| Helvellyn Country Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Ullswater Hotel Ltd T/A Glenridding Manor House Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2017 |
Questions about Helvellyn Youth Hostel Association
What is Helvellyn Youth Hostel Association's food hygiene rating?
Helvellyn Youth Hostel Association has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Westmorland and Furness Council on 23 June 2025.
Is Helvellyn Youth Hostel Association 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Helvellyn Youth Hostel Association last inspected?
Helvellyn Youth Hostel Association was last inspected on 23 June 2025, 12 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 Helvellyn Youth Hostel Association?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Helvellyn Youth Hostel Association 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 Helvellyn Youth Hostel Association is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Westmorland and Furness Council inspects Helvellyn Youth Hostel Association 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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