Carnforth has 47 food establishments with an average hygiene rating of 4.6 out of 5, which is in line with the national average of 4.6.
91% of rated establishments hold a rating of 4 or above, with 76% achieving the top rating of 5.
Among business types, other catering premises establishments lead the way with an average rating of 5 across 6 inspected premises.
Pub/bar/nightclub is the most common category, accounting for 18% of food businesses in Carnforth.
7 establishments have been inspected in the last 90 days.
3 establishments were newly inspected in the last 30 days.
Showing 1–47 of 47 establishments
| Town | Places | Avg rating | 5-star |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster | 373 | 4.6/5 | 72% |
| Morecambe | 297 | 4.6/5 | 76% |
| Heysham | 69 | 4.7/5 | 74% |
| Bolton-le-Sands | 32 | 4.9/5 | 87% |
| Bailrigg | 28 | 4.9/5 | 85% |
| Whittington | 25 | 4.9/5 | 91% |
There are currently 47 food businesses with hygiene ratings in Carnforth, out of 632,995 rated establishments across the UK.
In Carnforth, the average hygiene rating is 4.6/5 — in line with the national average of 4.6/5. 76% of rated businesses in Carnforth hold the highest rating of 5.
Food hygiene inspections in Carnforth are carried out by Lancaster City. 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 Carnforth was last updated on 14 June 2026.