Gillam's Tearoom food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Westmorland and Furness
Gillam's Tearoom 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 24 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: 64 Market Street, LA12 7LT
How it compares in Westmorland and Furness
That puts Gillam's Tearoom 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% | ← Gillam's Tearoom | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Gillam's Tearoom 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 Gillam's Tearoom, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gillams Tea Room Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2016 |
| Thomas's Bakery Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2026 |
| Appleseeds Health Store Ltd Retailers - other | at this address | 4 - Good | 18 January 2010 |
| George Wilson Retailers - other | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2017 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2024 |
| Co-operative Group Food Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
| Lake District Lobster & Seafood Co Retailers - other | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Age Concern Retailers - other | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
Questions about Gillam's Tearoom
What is Gillam's Tearoom's food hygiene rating?
Gillam's Tearoom has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Westmorland and Furness Council on 24 January 2026.
Is Gillam's Tearoom 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 Gillam's Tearoom last inspected?
Gillam's Tearoom was last inspected on 24 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 Gillam's Tearoom?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Gillam's Tearoom 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 Gillam's Tearoom is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Westmorland and Furness Council inspects Gillam's Tearoom 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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