Arnolds food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Westmorland and Furness
Arnolds holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the shop and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 9 September 2025, 10 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: 55 Salthouse Road, Barrow-in-Furness, LA14 2AL
How it compares in Westmorland and Furness
A 1 is rare: only 9 of 2,771 rated places in Westmorland and Furness score this low, about one in 308. By contrast 86% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,390 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 269 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | <1% | ← Arnolds | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Major improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Arnolds the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Arnolds, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caterlink @ Sacred Heart Catholic School School/college/university | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2024 |
| Brew at Industry Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 331 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Bella Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 431 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Cafe Connect Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2020 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2022 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 August 2023 |
| Dragon City Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2022 |
| Britannia Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2023 |
Questions about Arnolds
What is Arnolds's food hygiene rating?
Arnolds has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Westmorland and Furness Council on 9 September 2025.
Is Arnolds safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Arnolds last inspected?
Arnolds was last inspected on 9 September 2025, 10 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 Arnolds?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "major improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Arnolds 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 Arnolds holds a 1. 9 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Westmorland and Furness Council inspects Arnolds 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Westmorland and Furness, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Understanding this rating
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