Hygienic food handling
Very goodIncludes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.
Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises
Latest rating available
The Knells Country House food hygiene rating
The Knells Country House
Knells House The Knells
Houghton
CA6 4JG Inspected 25 June 2025
Houghton
CA6 4JG Inspected 25 June 2025
Food hygiene rating
Rated by Cumberland
5
Very good
The highest rating available under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme.
At a glance
Business summary
The Knells Country House in Cumberland currently has a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very good). The latest published inspection was carried out on 25 June 2025. The Knells Country House is registered as a Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises and is located at Knells House The Knells, Houghton, CA6 4JG.
- Business name
- The Knells Country House
- Business type
- Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises
- Local authority
- Cumberland
- Scheme
- Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
- Rating date
- 25 June 2025
- FHRS ID
- 301270
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About this information
Ratings are supplied by the relevant local authority. Details may change between inspections or before updated records are published.
Latest inspection
Inspection details
25 June 2025
Inspectors consider how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises and how effectively the business manages food safety.
Cleanliness and condition
Very goodCovers the cleanliness, layout, lighting, ventilation and condition of the premises.
Management of food safety
Very goodConsiders staff knowledge, checks, records and confidence that standards will be maintained.
Previous records
Rating history
There are no earlier dated inspection records available to compare with the latest published rating for The Knells Country House.
| Inspection date | Rating | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 June 2025 | 5 | Very good | Current |
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