Slack House Organic Farm food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Cumberland
Slack House Organic Farm holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 26 November 2024, 19 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: Slack House Farm, Gilsland, CA8 7DB
How it compares in Cumberland
That puts Slack House Organic Farm 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% | ← Slack House Organic Farm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Slack House Organic 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 Slack House Organic Farm, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birdoswald Roman Fort and Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| Gilsland C of E Primary School School/college/university | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
| House Of Meg Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| The Hollies on the Wall Bed & Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| The Samson Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Temon Treat Box Other catering premises | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| John Watt Catering at DNV Conference Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Haltwhistle Golf Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
Questions about Slack House Organic Farm
What is Slack House Organic Farm's food hygiene rating?
Slack House Organic Farm has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cumberland Council on 26 November 2024.
Is Slack House Organic 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Slack House Organic Farm last inspected?
Slack House Organic Farm was last inspected on 26 November 2024, 19 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 Slack House Organic Farm?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Slack House Organic Farm compare to other places in Cumberland?
84% of the 2,490 rated food businesses in Cumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Slack House Organic Farm is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cumberland Council inspects Slack House Organic 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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