Low Howgill Limited food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Westmorland and Furness
Low Howgill Limited 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
The rating dates from 4 November 2025, 8 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 21 Boroughgate, Appleby-in-Westmorland, CA16 6XF
How it compares in Westmorland and Furness
In Westmorland and Furness, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Low Howgill Limited 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% | ← Low Howgill Limited | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Low Howgill Limited 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 Low Howgill Limited, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Stephenson Limited Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
| Appleby Masonic Club Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2025 |
| Hare & Hounds Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2019 |
| Eden Pharmacy Retailers - other | at this address | Exempt | |
| Branthwaites of Appleby Retailers - other | 16 yards away | Exempt | |
| VMS Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 53 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Sugar & Spice Retailers - other | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2025 |
| Allsorts Retailers - other | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2019 |
Questions about Low Howgill Limited
What is Low Howgill Limited's food hygiene rating?
Low Howgill Limited has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Westmorland and Furness Council on 4 November 2025.
Is Low Howgill Limited 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 Low Howgill Limited last inspected?
Low Howgill Limited was last inspected on 4 November 2025, 8 months 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 Low Howgill Limited?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Low Howgill Limited 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 Low Howgill Limited holds a 4. 269 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Westmorland and Furness Council inspects Low Howgill Limited 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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