Kirkby Lonsdale has 53 food establishments with an average hygiene rating of 4.7 out of 5, which is above the national average of 4.6.
90% of rated establishments hold a rating of 4 or above, with 86% achieving the top rating of 5.
Among business types, school/college/university establishments lead the way with an average rating of 5 across 7 inspected premises.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen is the most common category, accounting for 24% of food businesses in Kirkby Lonsdale.
6 establishments have been inspected in the last 90 days.
3 establishments were newly inspected in the last 30 days.
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| Town | Places | Avg rating | 5-star |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrow-In-Furness | 435 | 4.8/5 | 83% |
| Kendal | 276 | 4.8/5 | 85% |
| Penrith | 188 | 4.7/5 | 81% |
| Chandler'S Ford | 136 | 4.7/5 | 84% |
| Ambleside | 125 | 4.8/5 | 86% |
| Ulverston | 123 | 4.8/5 | 80% |
There are currently 53 food businesses with hygiene ratings in Kirkby Lonsdale, out of 637,494 rated establishments across the UK.
In Kirkby Lonsdale, the average hygiene rating is 4.7/5 — above the national average of 4.6/5. 86% of rated businesses in Kirkby Lonsdale hold the highest rating of 5.
Food hygiene inspections in Kirkby Lonsdale 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 Kirkby Lonsdale was last updated on 30 June 2026.