Shap has 12 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 90% achieving the top rating of 5.
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house is the most common category, accounting for 30% of food businesses in Shap.
Showing 1–12 of 12 establishments
| 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 |
There are currently 12 food businesses with hygiene ratings in Shap, out of 619,102 rated establishments across the UK.
In Shap, the average hygiene rating is 4.9/5 — above the national average of 4.6/5. 90% of rated businesses in Shap hold the highest rating of 5.
Food hygiene inspections in Shap 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 Shap was last updated on 13 May 2026.
| 123 |
| 4.7/5 |
| 79% |