Bollam Cottage food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Westmorland and Furness
Bollam Cottage 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 20 May 2019, more than 7 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: Nateby Road, Kirkby Stephen, CA17 4JN
How it compares in Westmorland and Furness
That puts Bollam Cottage 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% | ← Bollam Cottage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Bollam Cottage 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 Bollam Cottage, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lockholme Bed and Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 391 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2022 |
| The Jolly Farmers Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 403 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2016 |
| Kirkby Stephen Primary School Wraparound Care School/college/university | 422 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
| Kirkby Stephen School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| Spar Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2023 |
| Upper Eden Baptist Church Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2023 |
| East Station and Buffet Car Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Upper Eden Rugby Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2017 |
Questions about Bollam Cottage
What is Bollam Cottage's food hygiene rating?
Bollam Cottage has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Westmorland and Furness Council on 20 May 2019.
Is Bollam Cottage 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 Bollam Cottage last inspected?
Bollam Cottage was last inspected on 20 May 2019, more than 7 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 Bollam Cottage?
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 Bollam Cottage 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 Bollam Cottage is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Westmorland and Furness Council inspects Bollam Cottage 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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