H F Holidays food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Westmorland and Furness
H F Holidays holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 29 February 2024, more than 2 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: Monk Coniston Hall, Coniston, LA21 8AQ
How it compares in Westmorland and Furness
That puts H F Holidays 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% | ← H F Holidays | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 H F Holidays 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 H F Holidays, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluebird Lodge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2023 |
| Bank Ground Farm Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Low Bank Ground OEC Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2024 |
| Joey's Tarn Mobile caterer | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2025 |
| Coniston CE Primary School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Coniston Sports & Social Centre Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2023 |
| No 3 Cosy Corner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 11 July 2025 |
| YHA Coniston Holly How Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
Questions about H F Holidays
What is H F Holidays's food hygiene rating?
H F Holidays has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Westmorland and Furness Council on 29 February 2024.
Is H F Holidays 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was H F Holidays last inspected?
H F Holidays was last inspected on 29 February 2024, more than 2 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 H F Holidays?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 H F Holidays 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 H F Holidays is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Westmorland and Furness Council inspects H F Holidays 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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