Farrers food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Westmorland and Furness
Farrers holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 27 January 2026, 5 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: 13 Stricklandgate, LA9 4LY
How it compares in Westmorland and Furness
That puts Farrers 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% | ← Farrers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Farrers 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.
What the business says
<p class="xmsonormal"> <span style="font-size:11.0pt">The conditions present at the time of inspection were not representative of the standards normally maintained at our establishment. Unfortunately, our rating resulted from a boiler failure that occurred around the time of the inspection, which led to a lack of hot water. This affected our ability to comply with cleaning requirements.</span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="xmsonormal"> <span style="font-size:11.0pt">The issue has now been fully resolved and new boiler has been installed. We have already reapplied for a follow</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:&quot;Cambria Math&quot;,serif">-</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt">up inspection so we can demonstrate the high standards we have consistently upheld for many years. We take maintenance very seriously, particularly given the unique challenges of operating within a 400</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:&quot;Cambria Math&quot;,serif">-</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt">year</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family: &quot;Cambria Math&quot;,serif">-</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt">old listed building.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
Businesses have a right to reply to their rating. This response is published by the Food Standards Agency alongside the score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Farrers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cortillo Lounge Pub/bar/nightclub | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| Greggs Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| Food Kendal Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| About Time Espresso Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Baba Ganoush Canteen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2025 |
| Baba Ganoush Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2025 |
| Bangkok 7 Takeaway/sandwich shop | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Finkles Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
Questions about Farrers
What is Farrers's food hygiene rating?
Farrers has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Westmorland and Furness Council on 27 January 2026.
Is Farrers 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Farrers last inspected?
Farrers was last inspected on 27 January 2026, 5 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 Farrers?
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 Farrers 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 Farrers is one of them.
Has Farrers responded to its rating?
Yes. Businesses have a right to reply, published alongside the rating. Farrers said: “<p class="xmsonormal"> <span style="font-size:11.0pt">The conditions present at the time of inspection were not representative of the standards normally maintained at our establishment. Unfortunately, our rating resulted from a boiler failure that occurred around the time of the inspection, which led to a lack of hot water. This affected our ability to comply with cleaning requirements.</span><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="xmsonormal"> <span style="font-size:11.0pt">The issue has now been fully resolved and new boiler has been installed. We have already reapplied for a follow</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:&quot;Cambria Math&quot;,serif">-</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt">up inspection so we can demonstrate the high standards we have consistently upheld for many years. We take maintenance very seriously, particularly given the unique challenges of operating within a 400</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:&quot;Cambria Math&quot;,serif">-</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt">year</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family: &quot;Cambria Math&quot;,serif">-</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt">old listed building.</span><o:p></o:p></p>”
Who decides the rating?
Westmorland and Furness Council inspects Farrers 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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