Kendal has 276 food establishments with an average hygiene rating of 4.7 out of 5, which is above the national average of 4.6.
94% of rated establishments hold a rating of 4 or above, with 84% achieving the top rating of 5.
Among business types, hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house establishments lead the way with an average rating of 5 across 6 inspected premises.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen is the most common category, accounting for 32% of food businesses in Kendal.
20 establishments have been inspected in the last 90 days.
8 establishments were newly inspected in the last 30 days.
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| Town | Places | Avg rating | 5-star |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrow-In-Furness | 429 | 4.8/5 | 83% |
| 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% |
| Bowness-on-Windermere | 116 | 4.8/5 | 86% |
There are currently 276 food businesses with hygiene ratings in Kendal, out of 619,474 rated establishments across the UK.
In Kendal, the average hygiene rating is 4.7/5 — above the national average of 4.6/5. 84% of rated businesses in Kendal hold the highest rating of 5.
Food hygiene inspections in Kendal 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 Kendal was last updated on 14 May 2026.