Bowness-on-Windermere has 116 food establishments with an average hygiene rating of 4.8 out of 5, which is above the national average of 4.6.
97% of rated establishments hold a rating of 4 or above, with 86% 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 20 inspected premises.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen is the most common category, accounting for 49% of food businesses in Bowness-on-Windermere.
14 establishments have been inspected in the last 90 days.
10 establishments were newly inspected in the last 30 days.
Showing 51–100 of 116 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% |
| Ambleside | 125 | 4.8/5 | 87% |
| Ulverston | 123 | 4.7/5 | 79% |
There are currently 116 food businesses with hygiene ratings in Bowness-on-Windermere, out of 619,474 rated establishments across the UK.
In Bowness-on-Windermere, the average hygiene rating is 4.8/5 — above the national average of 4.6/5. 86% of rated businesses in Bowness-on-Windermere hold the highest rating of 5.
Food hygiene inspections in Bowness-on-Windermere 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 Bowness-on-Windermere was last updated on 14 May 2026.