Cumbria has 19 food establishments with an average hygiene rating of 4.2 out of 5. The national average is 4.6.
68% of rated establishments hold a rating of 4 or above, with 63% achieving the top rating of 5.
Among business types, other catering premises establishments lead the way with an average rating of 5 across 3 inspected premises.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen is the most common category, accounting for 32% of food businesses in Cumbria.
11 establishments have been inspected in the last 90 days.
5 establishments were newly inspected in the last 30 days.
Showing 1–19 of 19 establishments
| Town | Places | Avg rating | 5-star |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlisle | 611 | 4.8/5 | 90% |
| Whitehaven | 207 | 4.8/5 | 89% |
| Workington | 197 | 4.6/5 | 69% |
| Keswick | 193 | 4.8/5 | 82% |
| Cockermouth | 113 | 4.7/5 | 69% |
| Maryport |
There are currently 19 food businesses with hygiene ratings in Cumbria, out of 620,618 rated establishments across the UK.
In Cumbria, the average hygiene rating is 4.2/5. The national average is 4.6/5. 63% of rated businesses in Cumbria hold the highest rating of 5.
Food hygiene inspections in Cumbria are carried out by Cumberland. 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 Cumbria was last updated on 16 May 2026.
| 84 |
| 4.6/5 |
| 65% |