Birchleigh Guest House
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Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
Birchleigh Guest House is a hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house located at Birchleigh Guest House, Kents Bank Road, Grange Over Sands, LA11 7EY, in the Westmorland and Furness local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 24 July 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — very good), structural compliance (scored 0 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 0 — 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 hospitality establishment, this business is assessed on its kitchen and food storage facilities, breakfast and dining service areas, and overall standards of food handling across 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
- Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house
- Address
- Birchleigh Guest House, Kents Bank Road, Grange Over Sands
- Postcode
- LA11 7EY
- Local Authority
- Westmorland and Furness
- Scheme Type
- FHRS
- FHRS Business ID
- 441656
Location
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of Birchleigh Guest House?
Birchleigh Guest House 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 hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house?
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 Birchleigh Guest House last inspected?
Birchleigh Guest House was last inspected on 2025-07-24. 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 Birchleigh Guest House located?
Birchleigh Guest House is located at Birchleigh Guest House, Kents Bank Road, Grange Over Sands , LA11 7EY, in the Westmorland and Furness local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the LA11 postcode area.