Sands of Grange Ainsworth Grocery Deli food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Westmorland and Furness
Sands of Grange Ainsworth Grocery Deli 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 16 September 2022, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Hampton House, LA11 7EY
How it compares in Westmorland and Furness
That puts Sands of Grange Ainsworth Grocery Deli 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% | ← Sands of Grange Ainsworth Grocery Deli | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Sands of Grange Ainsworth Grocery Deli 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 Sands of Grange Ainsworth Grocery Deli, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grange Boutique Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Birchleigh Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Brysons Bakery of Grange Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Fish Over Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Fletchers Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2025 |
| Grange Pharmacy Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Somerset House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
| Tesco Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
Questions about Sands of Grange Ainsworth Grocery Deli
What is Sands of Grange Ainsworth Grocery Deli's food hygiene rating?
Sands of Grange Ainsworth Grocery Deli has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Westmorland and Furness Council on 16 September 2022.
Is Sands of Grange Ainsworth Grocery Deli 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 Sands of Grange Ainsworth Grocery Deli last inspected?
Sands of Grange Ainsworth Grocery Deli was last inspected on 16 September 2022, more than 3 years 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 Sands of Grange Ainsworth Grocery Deli?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sands of Grange Ainsworth Grocery Deli 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 Sands of Grange Ainsworth Grocery Deli is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Westmorland and Furness Council inspects Sands of Grange Ainsworth Grocery Deli 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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