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Food Hygiene Ratings in Whitehaven
Food businesses in Whitehaven (Cumberland) hold an average FSA hygiene rating of 4.79/5, with 87.8% rated 5 (Very Good). Gera Hygiene Score: 9.7/10 (as of June 2026).
What is the food hygiene rating in Whitehaven?
In Whitehaven (Cumberland), the median food business holds an FSA hygiene rating of 4.79 out of 5, with 87.8% of 196 rated premises holding a 5-star (Very Good) rating and 2 rated 2 or below (as of June 2026). That gives Whitehaven a Gera Hygiene Score of 9.7/10. Source: FSA FHRS (OGL v3.0).
Rating distribution in Whitehaven
| Rating | Premises | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 5 — Very Good | 172 | 87.8% |
| 4 — Good | 9 | 4.6% |
| 3 — Generally Satisfactory | 13 | 6.6% |
| 2 — Improvement Necessary | 1 | 0.5% |
| 1 — Major Improvement Necessary | 1 | 0.5% |
| 0 — Urgent Improvement Necessary | 0 | 0% |
207 establishments on record; 196 carry a 0–5 rating (3 awaiting inspection, 8 exempt). Most recent inspection on record: 30 March 2026.
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16 food businesses in Whitehaven meet your filter. Whitehaven's Gera Hygiene Score is 9.7 / 10 — level with the 9.7 median for this cohort of towns.
- Anchor Vaults25 Market Place, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 7JB5★
- Foyer BarCivic Hall, Lowther Street, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 7SH5★
- Grandma's Pantry7 Roper Street, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 7AU5★
- Greenbank P & M ClubGreenbank P And M Club, Greenbank Avenue, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 9QT5★
- Haven ClubWhitehaven RL Supporters, Cleator Moor Road, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 8TX5★
- Howling Wolf Bakery & CafeBeacon Heritage Centre, West Strand, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 7LY5★
- Odal Espesso22 Market Place, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 7JB5★
- Riley's Bistro132 Queen Street, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 7QF5★
- The Courtyard Cafe36 Market Place, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 7HZ5★
- The EdgeCumbria's Coastal Activities Centre, West Strand, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 7LY5★
- The Strand37 Lowther Street, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 7JU5★
- Warm Wellness HubUnited Reformed Church, James Street, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 7HZ5★
- Whitehaven Amateur Football ClubThe County Ground Coach Road, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 9DD5★
- Whitehaven RLFCRecreation Ground, Coach Road, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 9DD5★
- Yellow EarlThe Yellow Earl, 66 Lowther Street, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 7AH5★
- Zest Harbourside8 West Strand, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 7LR5★
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Top-rated places in Whitehaven
- Greggs Plc52 Market Place, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 7JB5★
- Foyer BarCivic Hall, Lowther Street, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 7SH5★
- Riley's Bistro132 Queen Street, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 7QF5★
- The Strand37 Lowther Street, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 7JU5★
- Granny Wongs31 Scotch Street, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 7NS5★
- Whitehaven RLFCRecreation Ground, Coach Road, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 9DD5★
- Charcoal Grill46-47 Market Place, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 7JB5★
- Haven ClubWhitehaven RL Supporters, Cleator Moor Road, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 8TX5★
- Domino's Pizza34-35 Tangier Street, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 7UZ5★
- Campus WhitehavenRed Lonning, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 8UG5★
Food hygiene in Whitehaven: frequently asked questions
What is the average food hygiene rating in Whitehaven?
Food businesses in Whitehaven hold an average FSA hygiene rating of 4.79 out of 5 across 196 rated premises (as of June 2026). 87.8% are rated 5 (Very Good).
How many restaurants in Whitehaven have failed their inspection?
0 food businesses are rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary) and 2 are rated 2 or below in Whitehaven, out of 196 rated premises (FSA data, June 2026).
What is Whitehaven's Gera Hygiene Score?
Whitehaven scores 9.7 out of 10 on the Gera Hygiene Score — level with the 9.7 median across the 78 towns covered. The Gera Hygiene Score (GHS) is a 0–10 index computed transparently from the real Food Standards Agency ratings on this page: GHS = ((average FHRS rating ÷ 5) × 0.6 + (share of rated premises holding 3 stars or better) × 0.4) × 10. It rewards both high average standards and a low tail of failing premises. Awaiting-inspection and exempt premises are excluded. Every input traces to a published FSA record.
Are these official FSA ratings?
Yes — the 0–5 ratings are official Food Standards Agency Food Hygiene Rating Scheme ratings issued by local-authority food-safety officers. The Gera Hygiene Score is GeraEats’ transparent 0–10 index computed from those official ratings.
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Methodology
The Gera Hygiene Score (GHS) is a 0–10 index computed transparently from the real Food Standards Agency ratings on this page: GHS = ((average FHRS rating ÷ 5) × 0.6 + (share of rated premises holding 3 stars or better) × 0.4) × 10. It rewards both high average standards and a low tail of failing premises. Awaiting-inspection and exempt premises are excluded. Every input traces to a published FSA record.
Figures are computed from 207 real FSA records registered to Whitehaven (Cumberland), of which 196 carry a 0–5 rating. Percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. Data as of June 2026; last refreshed 18 June 2026.
Source: Food Standards Agency — Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS) open data (Food Standards Agency). Data as of June 2026; published 2026-06-18. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.
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.