Ambleside has 125 food establishments with an average hygiene rating of 4.8 out of 5, which is above the national average of 4.6.
96% of rated establishments hold a rating of 4 or above, with 87% achieving the top rating of 5.
Among business types, hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house establishments lead the way with an average rating of 5 across 26 inspected premises.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen is the most common category, accounting for 41% of food businesses in Ambleside.
10 establishments have been inspected in the last 90 days.
3 establishments were newly inspected in the last 30 days.
Showing 101–125 of 125 establishments
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| Town | Places | Avg rating | 5-star |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrow-In-Furness | 429 | 4.8/5 | 83% |
| Kendal | 276 | 4.7/5 | 84% |
| Penrith | 186 | 4.7/5 | 79% |
| Chandler'S Ford | 134 | 4.7/5 | 81% |
| Ulverston | 123 | 4.7/5 | 79% |
| Bowness-on-Windermere | 116 | 4.8/5 | 86% |
There are currently 125 food businesses with hygiene ratings in Ambleside, out of 619,474 rated establishments across the UK.
In Ambleside, the average hygiene rating is 4.8/5 — above the national average of 4.6/5. 87% of rated businesses in Ambleside hold the highest rating of 5.
Food hygiene inspections in Ambleside are carried out by Westmorland and Furness. Inspectors assess how hygienically food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety procedures.
Ratings follow the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), scoring businesses from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). Ratings are updated following inspections and may change over time. Data for Ambleside was last updated on 14 May 2026.