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Food Hygiene Ratings in Westmorland and Furness
In Westmorland and Furness, 86.4% of 2,779 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.81/5. These figures cover 3,160 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).
Quick answer
Westmorland and Furness has 2,402 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 2,779 rated premises (86.4%). 24 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 9 June 2026.
- 5★ share
- 86.4%
- National average
- 79.7%
- vs national average
- +6.7 pp
- National rank
- 79 / 328
Ranked by 5★ share among 328 UK local authorities in our FHRS dataset (rank 1 = highest share). Both figures are computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records.
Rating distribution in Westmorland and Furness
Plus 211 awaiting inspection and 170 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).
Percentages are of rated premises only. 211 awaiting inspection and 170 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.
Food hygiene in Westmorland and Furness: frequently asked questions
- What is the average food hygiene rating in Westmorland and Furness?
- The average food hygiene rating in Westmorland and Furness is 4.81 out of 5, across 2,779 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
- How does Westmorland and Furness compare with the national average for food hygiene?
- 86.4% of rated premises in Westmorland and Furness hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 6.7 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Westmorland and Furness 79 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.
- How many restaurants in Westmorland and Furness have a 5-star food hygiene rating?
- 2,402 food businesses in Westmorland and Furness hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 86.4% of the 2,779 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 9 June 2026.
- How many food businesses in Westmorland and Furness have a low hygiene rating?
- 24 food businesses in Westmorland and Furness are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 0 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
- What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?
- The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
- Where does this Westmorland and Furness food hygiene data come from?
- Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Westmorland and Furness (3,160 establishments on record, 2,779 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.
Top-rated places in Westmorland and Furness
- J & J GrahamRetailers - other · 6-7 Market Square, Penrith · CA11 7BS5/5 · Very GoodInspected 9 June 2026
- Greggs Moto NorthboundRetailers - other · Southwaite Motorway Services, M6, Southwaite, Carlisle · CA4 0NT5/5 · Very GoodInspected 8 June 2026
- National Trust - Acorn Bank CafeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Acorn Bank, Temple Sowerby, Penrith · CA10 1SP5/5 · Very GoodInspected 8 June 2026
- Farletonview Tearoom LtdRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Farletonview Fishery, Crooklands · LA7 7NU5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
- Newton Village AcademySchool/college/university · Newton School, Newton Road, Newton-In-Furness, Cumbria · LA13 0LT5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
- Blend & BrewRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Castle Mills, Aynam Road · LA9 7DE5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
- Croftlands Junior SchoolSchool/college/university · Croftlands Junior And Infant S, Oakwood Drive, Ulverston · LA12 9JU5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
- Greystoke Swimming PoolRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Church Road, Greystoke, Penrith · CA11 0TW5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
- Shell UlverstonRetailers - other · Shell Ulverston, Oubas Hill, Ulverston · LA12 7LA5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
- The Crossing CafeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · The Railway Station, Station Road, Alston, Alston · CA9 3JB5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
- CookedOther catering premises · LA105/5 · Very GoodInspected 1 June 2026
- Savanna’s TreatsOther catering premises · LA95/5 · Very GoodInspected 1 June 2026
Places needing improvement in Westmorland and Furness
- ArnoldsRetailers - other · 55 Salthouse Road, Barrow-In-Furness, Cumbria · LA14 2AL1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 9 September 2025
- No 1 Chinese TakeawayTakeaway/sandwich shop · 1 South Road, Kendal · LA9 5QH1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 12 January 2026
- TASTE OF BENGAL CUMBRIA LTDRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 60-61 Stricklandgate, Penrith · CA11 7NJ1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 10 January 2026
- Love PizzaMobile caterer · LA171/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 31 October 2025
- The Crown HotelRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Eamont Bridge, Penrith · CA10 2BX1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 6 October 2025
- Spar ShopRetailers - other · 37 Sandylands Road, Kendal · LA9 6EU1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 28 January 2026
- The MillRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · The Mill, Mill Street, Ulverston · LA12 7EB1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 11 March 2026
- The Fetherston ArmsPub/bar/nightclub · Kirkoswald, Penrith · CA10 1DQ2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 18 July 2025
A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may have since improved. Always check the current rating at the FSA before drawing conclusions.
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Methodology
Figures are computed from 3,160 real Food Standards Agency records for Westmorland and Furness, of which 2,779 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. Data as of 2026-06-12.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.