Hawkshead has 29 food establishments with an average hygiene rating of 4.9 out of 5, which is above the national average of 4.6.
100% of rated establishments hold a rating of 4 or above, with 93% achieving the top rating of 5.
Among business types, pub/bar/nightclub establishments lead the way with an average rating of 5 across 4 inspected premises.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen is the most common category, accounting for 30% of food businesses in Hawkshead.
2 establishments have been inspected in the last 90 days.
Showing 1–29 of 29 establishments
| Town | Places | Avg rating | 5-star |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrow-In-Furness | 422 | 4.7/5 | 82% |
| Kendal | 275 | 4.7/5 | 83% |
| Penrith | 184 | 4.7/5 | 79% |
| Ambleside | 125 | 4.8/5 | 87% |
| Ulverston | 123 | 4.7/5 | 79% |
| Bowness-on-Windermere | 114 | 4.8/5 | 86% |
There are currently 29 food businesses with hygiene ratings in Hawkshead, out of 608,648 rated establishments across the UK.
In Hawkshead, the average hygiene rating is 4.9/5 — above the national average of 4.6/5. 93% of rated businesses in Hawkshead hold the highest rating of 5.
Food hygiene inspections in Hawkshead 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 Hawkshead was last updated on 15 April 2026.