The Taggy Man food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Westmorland and Furness
The Taggy Man 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
This is a fresh result: The Taggy Man was inspected on 24 August 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: 4 Market Street, Kirkby Stephen, CA17 4QS
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These food businesses close to this one were rated 0 to 2 at their last inspection, the lowest ratings. Tap any to see why.
How this rating has changed
The Taggy Man was re-inspected on 24 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 24 August 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
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 The Taggy Man 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% | ← The Taggy Man | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 The Taggy Man 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 The Taggy Man, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buttercup of Kirkby Stephen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
| Church Gallery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 4 - Good | 29 November 2024 |
| Silver Sweets Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| The Green Tree Pharmacy Ltd Retailers - other | at this address | Exempt | |
| MHB Motorcycles (Ride and Roam) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2025 |
| Sandy's Other catering premises | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Old Forge Micropub Pub/bar/nightclub | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2026 |
| Beagle's Bakes and Baguettes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
Questions about The Taggy Man
What is The Taggy Man's food hygiene rating?
The Taggy Man has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Westmorland and Furness Council on 24 August 2026.
Is The Taggy Man 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 The Taggy Man last inspected?
The Taggy Man was last inspected on 24 August 2026, within the last month. 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 The Taggy Man?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 The Taggy Man 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 The Taggy Man is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Westmorland and Furness Council inspects The Taggy Man 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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