Lowther Arms Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cumberland
Lowther Arms Inn 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 12 September 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Lowther Arms Inn, Cumwhinton, CA4 8DL
How it compares in Cumberland
That puts Lowther Arms Inn among the 2,087 places in Cumberland holding top marks, 84% 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 | 2,087 | 84% | ← Lowther Arms Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 285 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 88 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 258 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 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 Lowther Arms Inn 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 Lowther Arms Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| MHL Munch box Mobile caterer | 264 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Cumwhinton Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Premier Inn - Border Gate Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Exelby Services Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
Questions about Lowther Arms Inn
What is Lowther Arms Inn's food hygiene rating?
Lowther Arms Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cumberland Council on 12 September 2024.
Is Lowther Arms Inn 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 Lowther Arms Inn last inspected?
Lowther Arms Inn was last inspected on 12 September 2024, 22 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cumberland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Lowther Arms Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Lowther Arms Inn compare to other places in Cumberland?
84% of the 2,490 rated food businesses in Cumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Lowther Arms Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cumberland Council inspects Lowther Arms Inn 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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