Kirkby Stephen has 59 food establishments with an average hygiene rating of 4.9 out of 5, which is above the national average of 4.6.
98% of rated establishments hold a rating of 4 or above, with 90% achieving the top rating of 5.
Among business types, retailers - other establishments lead the way with an average rating of 5 across 9 inspected premises.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen is the most common category, accounting for 25% of food businesses in Kirkby Stephen.
1 establishment has been inspected in the last 90 days.
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| Town | Places | Avg rating | 5-star |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrow-In-Furness | 429 | 4.8/5 | 83% |
| Kendal | 276 | 4.7/5 | 84% |
| 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% |
There are currently 59 food businesses with hygiene ratings in Kirkby Stephen, out of 619,102 rated establishments across the UK.
In Kirkby Stephen, the average hygiene rating is 4.9/5 — above the national average of 4.6/5. 90% of rated businesses in Kirkby Stephen hold the highest rating of 5.
Food hygiene inspections in Kirkby Stephen 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 Stephen was last updated on 13 May 2026.