3,114 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.8 out of 5. 85.6% rated "very good".
Food hygiene ratings in Westmorland and Furness are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Every food business that handles, stores, prepares, or sells food is inspected by trained environmental health officers. Ratings run from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). The inspection covers hygienic food handling, the physical condition of the premises, and how food safety is managed.
Westmorland and Furness currently has 3,114 registered food businesses. Of these, 2,760 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs well above the national average, with 85.6% of businesses achieving the top rating of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.8 out of 5. There are currently 9 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they require urgent or major improvement to meet food hygiene standards.
If you are eating out in this area, look for the green FHRS sticker displayed at the entrance of food premises. Businesses rated 3 or above are generally considered satisfactory, but a rating of 5 gives the strongest assurance. If a business has a low rating, it does not necessarily mean the food is unsafe right now, as improvements may have been made since the last inspection, but it does indicate that significant issues were found.
| Name | Address | Rating | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arnolds | LA14 2AL | 1 | Sep 09, 2025 |
| Golden Fry | LA14 1DS | 1 | Oct 30, 2025 |
| Love Pizza | LA17 | 1 | Oct 31, 2025 |
| Nina's Coffee | LA9 4LR | 1 | Sep 09, 2024 |
| No 1 Chinese Takeaway | LA9 5QH | 1 | Jan 12, 2026 |
| Popeyes | LA23 1EA | 1 | Sep 25, 2024 |
| Spar Shop | LA9 6EU | 1 | Jan 28, 2026 |
| TASTE OF BENGAL CUMBRIA LTD | CA11 7NJ | 1 | Jan 10, 2026 |
| The Crown Hotel | CA10 2BX | 1 | Oct 06, 2025 |
| Alpine Restaurant | LA23 3BS | 2 | Sep 16, 2025 |
| China Town | LA14 1PQ | 2 | Jul 01, 2024 |
| Copper Kettle | LA6 2AU | 2 | Mar 28, 2025 |
| Daisies Day Nursery | LA9 6DR | 2 | Jul 15, 2025 |
| Farrers | LA9 4LY | 2 | Jan 27, 2026 |
| Garrigill Post Office | CA9 3DS | 2 | Aug 22, 2025 |
There are currently 2,363 food businesses in Westmorland and Furness with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 85.6% of all rated establishments. A rating of 5 means that the business was found to have very good hygiene standards at the time of inspection.
A food hygiene rating of 1 means 'Major Improvement Necessary'. This indicates that the food business was found to have significant problems with hygiene standards during its most recent inspection. The business is required to make substantial improvements. While it can remain open, it should be re-inspected to confirm improvements have been made.
Inspection frequency in Westmorland and Furness depends on the risk level of the business. High-risk establishments (such as those with previous low ratings) may be inspected every 6 months, while low-risk businesses with a consistent rating of 5 may only be inspected every 2-3 years. The local authority's environmental health team manages the inspection schedule.