Ainslie Street News food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Westmorland and Furness
Ainslie Street News holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Ainslie Street News was inspected on 15 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
96% of rated food businesses in Westmorland and Furness score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Westmorland and Furness ratings →
Address: 47 Ainslie Street, Barrow-in-Furness, LA14 5AY
How this rating has changed
Ainslie Street News was re-inspected on 15 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 15 July 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Westmorland and Furness
That puts Ainslie Street News among the 2,439 places in Westmorland and Furness holding top marks, 87% 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 | 2,439 | 87% | ← Ainslie Street News | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 260 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 82 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 16 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 348 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 Ainslie Street News 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 Ainslie Street News, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2022 |
| Daddy's Family Bakery Ltd Retailers - other | 232 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Abbey Road Baptist Church Other catering premises | 236 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Cafe Express Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 286 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2025 |
| Battys Convenience Store Retailers - other | 321 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2022 |
| Barrow Foodbank Drop In Centre Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2022 |
| Duke of Edinburgh Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
| American Kandy Co Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2021 |
Questions about Ainslie Street News
What is Ainslie Street News's food hygiene rating?
Ainslie Street News has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Westmorland and Furness Council on 15 July 2026.
Is Ainslie Street News 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ainslie Street News last inspected?
Ainslie Street News was last inspected on 15 July 2026, a month 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 Ainslie Street News?
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 Ainslie Street News compare to other places in Westmorland and Furness?
87% of the 2,808 rated food businesses in Westmorland and Furness hold the top rating of 5, and Ainslie Street News is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Westmorland and Furness Council inspects Ainslie Street News 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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Ainslie Street News is one of 429 rated food businesses in Barrow-in-Furness. See every hygiene rating in Barrow-in-Furness →
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The official record is held by the council: https://www.westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk/
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