Distington has 29 food establishments with an average hygiene rating of 4.6 out of 5, which is in line with the national average of 4.6.
85% of rated establishments hold a rating of 4 or above, with 78% achieving the top rating of 5.
Among business types, school/college/university establishments lead the way with an average rating of 5 across 3 inspected premises.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen is the most common category, accounting for 48% of food businesses in Distington.
1 establishment has been inspected in the last 90 days.
Showing 1–29 of 29 establishments
| Town | Places | Avg rating | 5-star |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlisle | 601 | 4.8/5 | 90% |
| Whitehaven | 203 | 4.8/5 | 89% |
| Workington | 197 | 4.6/5 | 69% |
| Keswick | 190 | 4.8/5 | 82% |
| Cockermouth | 113 | 4.7/5 | 71% |
| Maryport | 84 | 4.6/5 | 65% |
There are currently 29 food businesses with hygiene ratings in Distington, out of 606,166 rated establishments across the UK.
In Distington, the average hygiene rating is 4.6/5 — in line with the national average of 4.6/5. 78% of rated businesses in Distington hold the highest rating of 5.
Food hygiene inspections in Distington 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 Distington was last updated on 6 April 2026.