Waterwheel Guesthouse food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Westmorland and Furness
Waterwheel Guesthouse 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 14 July 2022, more than 3 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: 3 Bridge Street, LA22 9DU
How it compares in Westmorland and Furness
That puts Waterwheel Guesthouse 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% | ← Waterwheel Guesthouse | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Waterwheel Guesthouse 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 Waterwheel Guesthouse, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bumbles Rest Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 20 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2025 |
| The Cornish Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2025 |
| Rattle Ghyll Fine Foods Retailers - other | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2025 |
| Greggs PLC Retailers - other | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
| Lakes Brew Co Tap Pub/bar/nightclub | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| F W Garside Butchers Retailers - other | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Esquires Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
| Market Cross Ice Cream Retailers - other | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 August 2011 |
Questions about Waterwheel Guesthouse
What is Waterwheel Guesthouse's food hygiene rating?
Waterwheel Guesthouse has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Westmorland and Furness Council on 14 July 2022.
Is Waterwheel Guesthouse 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 Waterwheel Guesthouse last inspected?
Waterwheel Guesthouse was last inspected on 14 July 2022, more than 3 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 Waterwheel Guesthouse?
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 Waterwheel Guesthouse 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 Waterwheel Guesthouse is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Westmorland and Furness Council inspects Waterwheel Guesthouse 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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