The Four Pence Cafe & Shoppe food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Westmorland and Furness
The Four Pence Cafe & Shoppe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 June 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.
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: 16 King Street, LA12 7DZ
How this rating has changed
The Four Pence Cafe & Shoppe has improved: it was rated 4 before its inspection on 23 June 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 23 June 2026 | 4 5 | Improved |
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 Four Pence Cafe & Shoppe 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 Four Pence Cafe & Shoppe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Four Pence Cafe & Shoppe 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 Four Pence Cafe & Shoppe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aroma Indian Dining Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Capitola Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
| Lotus Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Rose and Crown Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| The Chippy Bank Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| The Flavour kitchen by Chef Harry Andrews Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Conti Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 4 - Good | 26 March 2026 |
| The Gift Junction Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2025 |
Questions about The Four Pence Cafe & Shoppe
What is The Four Pence Cafe & Shoppe's food hygiene rating?
The Four Pence Cafe & Shoppe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Westmorland and Furness Council on 23 June 2026.
Is The Four Pence Cafe & Shoppe 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Four Pence Cafe & Shoppe last inspected?
The Four Pence Cafe & Shoppe was last inspected on 23 June 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 Four Pence Cafe & Shoppe?
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 The Four Pence Cafe & Shoppe 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 Four Pence Cafe & Shoppe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Westmorland and Furness Council inspects The Four Pence Cafe & Shoppe 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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The official record is held by the council: https://www.westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk/
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