Hygienic food handling
Very goodIncludes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.
The Old Post Office food hygiene rating
Food hygiene rating
Rated by Westmorland and Furness
Very good
The highest rating available under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme.
At a glance
The Old Post Office in Westmorland and Furness currently has a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very good). The latest published inspection was carried out on 22 January 2026. The Old Post Office is registered as a Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen and is located at The Institute, Troutbeck, Windermere, LA23 1PF.
About this information
Ratings are supplied by the relevant local authority. Details may change between inspections or before updated records are published.
Latest inspection
22 January 2026
Inspectors consider how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises and how effectively the business manages food safety.
Includes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.
Covers the cleanliness, layout, lighting, ventilation and condition of the premises.
Considers staff knowledge, checks, records and confidence that standards will be maintained.
Previous records
There are no earlier dated inspection records available to compare with the latest published rating for The Old Post Office.
| Inspection date | Rating | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 January 2026 | 5 | Very good | Current |
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