The Coniston Food House food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Westmorland and Furness
The Coniston Food House holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This is a fresh result: The Coniston Food House was inspected on 22 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 12 Yewdale Road, LA21 8DU
How it compares in Westmorland and Furness
In Westmorland and Furness, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so The Coniston Food House sits behind roughly 2,390 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,390 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 269 | 10% | ← The Coniston Food House | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Coniston Food House 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 Coniston Food House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herdwicks Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 4 - Good | 8 January 2025 |
| Lakes and Country Ltd Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2021 |
| Black Bull Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 18 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2025 |
| Co-op Coniston Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 18 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2023 |
| Coniston Institute & Ruskin Museum Other catering premises | 18 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2019 |
| Sara's Indian Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 18 yards away | 4 - Good | 27 March 2025 |
| The Green Housekeeper Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 18 yards away | 4 - Good | 2 October 2025 |
| The Yewdale Inn Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 18 yards away | 4 - Good | 12 December 2025 |
Questions about The Coniston Food House
What is The Coniston Food House's food hygiene rating?
The Coniston Food House has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Westmorland and Furness Council on 22 May 2026.
Is The Coniston Food House safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Coniston Food House last inspected?
The Coniston Food House was last inspected on 22 May 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 The Coniston Food House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Coniston Food House 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, while The Coniston Food House holds a 4. 269 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Westmorland and Furness Council inspects The Coniston Food House 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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