The Ashes B&B Farm food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Westmorland and Furness
The Ashes B&B Farm 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 28 October 2022, more than 3 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: The Ashes, Cartmel Fell, LA11 6NU
How it compares in Westmorland and Furness
That puts The Ashes B&B Farm 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% | ← The Ashes B&B Farm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Ashes B&B Farm 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 Ashes B&B Farm, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Witherslack Hall Equestrian Centre Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Moss Howe Farm Campsite Mobile caterer | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| The Masons Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2022 |
| A Word in your Ear Mobile caterer | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2024 |
| Town Head Estate Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2022 |
| Fell Foot Wood Campsite Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.0 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 20 October 2022 |
| Fell Foot Country Park & Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2026 |
| South Windermere Sailing Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2018 |
Questions about The Ashes B&B Farm
What is The Ashes B&B Farm's food hygiene rating?
The Ashes B&B Farm has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Westmorland and Furness Council on 28 October 2022.
Is The Ashes B&B Farm 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 Ashes B&B Farm last inspected?
The Ashes B&B Farm was last inspected on 28 October 2022, more than 3 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 The Ashes B&B Farm?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Ashes B&B Farm 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 The Ashes B&B Farm is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Westmorland and Furness Council inspects The Ashes B&B Farm 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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