The Old Vicarage food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Westmorland and Furness
The Old Vicarage holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 30 October 2025, 8 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: Old Vicarage, Vicarage Lane, LA11 7QN
How it compares in Westmorland and Furness
That puts The Old Vicarage 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% | ← The Old Vicarage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Old Vicarage 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 Old Vicarage, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allithwaite Community Food Hub Other catering premises | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2024 |
| Allithwaite CE Primary School School/college/university | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2024 |
| Cockles at The Lantern Retailers - other | 220 yards away | 4 - Good | 18 June 2024 |
| Alison Gawith Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | Exempt | |
| Pheasant Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Boarbank Hall Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Cartmel Grange Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Wraysholme Ice Cream Parlour Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
Questions about The Old Vicarage
What is The Old Vicarage's food hygiene rating?
The Old Vicarage has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Westmorland and Furness Council on 30 October 2025.
Is The Old Vicarage 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Old Vicarage last inspected?
The Old Vicarage was last inspected on 30 October 2025, 8 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 Old Vicarage?
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 Old Vicarage 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 The Old Vicarage is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Westmorland and Furness Council inspects The Old Vicarage 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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