The Priory Hotel food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Westmorland and Furness
The Priory Hotel 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
This is a fresh result: The Priory Hotel was inspected on 6 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
96% of rated food businesses in Westmorland and Furness score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Westmorland and Furness ratings →
Address: Priory Hotel, The Square, LA11 6QB
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These food businesses close to this one were rated 0 to 2 at their last inspection, the lowest ratings. Tap any to see why.
How this rating has changed
The Priory Hotel was re-inspected on 6 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 6 August 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Westmorland and Furness
That puts The Priory Hotel among the 2,439 places in Westmorland and Furness holding top marks, 87% 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 | 2,439 | 87% | ← The Priory Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 260 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 82 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 16 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 348 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 The Priory Hotel 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 Priory Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cartmel Square Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2026 |
| Cartmel Village Shop Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| The Royal Oak Cartmel Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Kings Arms Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 2 July 2026 |
| The Cavendish Arms Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 83 yards away | 4 - Good | 6 February 2025 |
| Hales of Cartmel Retailers - other | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2023 |
| Rogan & Company Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2025 |
| Mallard Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
Questions about The Priory Hotel
What is The Priory Hotel's food hygiene rating?
The Priory Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Westmorland and Furness Council on 6 August 2026.
Is The Priory Hotel 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 The Priory Hotel last inspected?
The Priory Hotel was last inspected on 6 August 2026, a month 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 Priory Hotel?
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 The Priory Hotel compare to other places in Westmorland and Furness?
87% of the 2,808 rated food businesses in Westmorland and Furness hold the top rating of 5, and The Priory Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Westmorland and Furness Council inspects The Priory Hotel 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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