Golden Rule Hotel food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Westmorland and Furness
Golden Rule Hotel holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 27 September 2023, 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: Smithy Brow, LA22 9AS
How it compares in Westmorland and Furness
That puts Golden Rule Hotel 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% | ← Golden Rule Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Golden Rule 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 Golden Rule Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakes Brew Co Tap Pub/bar/nightclub | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| F W Garside Butchers Retailers - other | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Bumbles Rest Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2025 |
| Rattle Ghyll Fine Foods Retailers - other | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2025 |
| Greggs PLC Retailers - other | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
| Brantholme Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 183 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| Esquires Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
| Market Cross Ice Cream Retailers - other | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 August 2011 |
Questions about Golden Rule Hotel
What is Golden Rule Hotel's food hygiene rating?
Golden Rule Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Westmorland and Furness Council on 27 September 2023.
Is Golden Rule 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Golden Rule Hotel last inspected?
Golden Rule Hotel was last inspected on 27 September 2023, 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 Golden Rule 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 Golden Rule Hotel 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 Golden Rule Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Westmorland and Furness Council inspects Golden Rule 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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