The Dalesman Country Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Westmorland and Furness
The Dalesman Country Inn holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 7 May 2026, 2 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: The Dalesman Country Inn, Main Street, LA10 5BN
How it compares in Westmorland and Furness
In Westmorland and Furness, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so The Dalesman Country Inn sits behind roughly 2,390 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,390 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 269 | 10% | ← The Dalesman Country Inn | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Dalesman Country Inn 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 Dalesman Country Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Thirsty Rambler Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2025 |
| Evans House School/college/university | 22 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| The Meat Hook Retailers - other | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2024 |
| The Red Lion Pub/bar/nightclub | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Sedbergh Pizza Kebab Burgers Takeaway/sandwich shop | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2024 |
| Half & Half Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| No 46 Takeaway/sandwich shop | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2025 |
| Smatt's Duo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2025 |
Questions about The Dalesman Country Inn
What is The Dalesman Country Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Dalesman Country Inn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Westmorland and Furness Council on 7 May 2026.
Is The Dalesman Country Inn safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Dalesman Country Inn last inspected?
The Dalesman Country Inn was last inspected on 7 May 2026, 2 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 The Dalesman Country Inn?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Dalesman Country Inn 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, while The Dalesman Country Inn holds a 4. 269 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Westmorland and Furness Council inspects The Dalesman Country Inn 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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