3,170 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.8 out of 5. 86.6% 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.
The source snapshot contains 3,170 registered food businesses for Westmorland and Furness. Of these, 2,788 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs well above the national average, with 86.6% of businesses achieving the top rating of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.8 out of 5. The snapshot contains 9 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they required 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 |
| European Mini Market | CA17 4QT | 1 | Dec 04, 2025 |
| Love Pizza | LA17 | 1 | Oct 31, 2025 |
| No 1 Chinese Takeaway | LA9 5QH | 1 | Jan 12, 2026 |
| Spar Shop | LA9 6EU | 1 | Jan 28, 2026 |
| Staveley Chippy | LA8 9LU | 1 | May 09, 2026 |
| TASTE OF BENGAL CUMBRIA LTD | CA11 7NJ | 1 | Jan 10, 2026 |
| The Crown Hotel | CA10 2BX | 1 | Oct 06, 2025 |
| The Mill | LA12 7EB | 1 | Mar 11, 2026 |
| Alpine Restaurant | LA23 3BS | 2 | Sep 16, 2025 |
| Burneside Bakery | LA9 6PY | 2 | Feb 12, 2026 |
| Copper Kettle | LA6 2AU | 2 | Mar 16, 2026 |
| Garrigill Post Office | CA9 3DS | 2 | Aug 22, 2025 |
| George and Dragon Hotel | LA10 5QL | 2 | Jun 12, 2025 |
| Kirkby Lonsdale Brewery Company Limited | LA6 2AB | 2 | Feb 17, 2026 |
The source snapshot contains 2,415 food businesses in Westmorland and Furness with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 86.6% 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.