Cartmel has 23 food establishments with an average hygiene rating of 4.8 out of 5, which is above the national average of 4.6.
95% of rated establishments hold a rating of 4 or above, with 82% achieving the top rating of 5.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen is the most common category, accounting for 23% of food businesses in Cartmel.
2 establishments have been inspected in the last 90 days.
Showing 1–23 of 23 establishments
| Town | Places | Avg rating | 5-star |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrow-In-Furness | 431 | 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 23 food businesses with hygiene ratings in Cartmel, out of 620,638 rated establishments across the UK.
In Cartmel, the average hygiene rating is 4.8/5 — above the national average of 4.6/5. 82% of rated businesses in Cartmel hold the highest rating of 5.
Food hygiene inspections in Cartmel 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 Cartmel was last updated on 18 May 2026.