Gate Way to the Lakes Pub Company food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Westmorland and Furness
Gate Way to the Lakes Pub Company 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 9 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: Bulls Head Hotel, Beetham Road, LA7 7QL
How it compares in Westmorland and Furness
That puts Gate Way to the Lakes Pub Company 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% | ← Gate Way to the Lakes Pub Company | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Gate Way to the Lakes Pub Company 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 Gate Way to the Lakes Pub Company, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number 3 Curry House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2026 |
| Spar Store & Filling Station Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 December 2025 |
| Kent Estuary Youth (KEY) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2023 |
| Refresh Food and Drink Takeaway/sandwich shop | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2024 |
| Sue's Snack Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2024 |
| Goa Spice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 61 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 12 August 2025 |
| Sue's Cumbria Snack Bar Ltd Mobile caterer | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2026 |
Questions about Gate Way to the Lakes Pub Company
What is Gate Way to the Lakes Pub Company's food hygiene rating?
Gate Way to the Lakes Pub Company has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Westmorland and Furness Council on 9 May 2026.
Is Gate Way to the Lakes Pub Company 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 Gate Way to the Lakes Pub Company last inspected?
Gate Way to the Lakes Pub Company was last inspected on 9 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 Gate Way to the Lakes Pub Company?
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 Gate Way to the Lakes Pub Company 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 Gate Way to the Lakes Pub Company is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Westmorland and Furness Council inspects Gate Way to the Lakes Pub Company 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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