Alston Wholefoods

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2025-01-22

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
5

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

Alston Wholefoods is a retailers - other located at Market Place, Alston, CA9 3QN, in the Westmorland and Furness local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 22 January 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Westmorland and Furness oversees 3,158 registered food businesses, of which 84% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Westmorland and Furness is 4.8 out of 5. As a food retailer, this business is assessed on how food is stored and displayed, temperature control for chilled and frozen items, stock rotation practices, and the cleanliness of the premises. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.

Details

Business Type
Retailers - other
Address
Market Place, Alston
Postcode
CA9 3QN
Local Authority
Westmorland and Furness
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
1151651

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Alston Wholefoods?

Alston Wholefoods has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Westmorland and Furness.

What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a retailers - other?

A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.

When was Alston Wholefoods last inspected?

Alston Wholefoods was last inspected on 2025-01-22. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

Where is Alston Wholefoods located?

Alston Wholefoods is located at Market Place, Alston , CA9 3QN, in the Westmorland and Furness local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the CA9 postcode area.