Whitehaven has 207 food establishments with an average hygiene rating of 4.8 out of 5, which is above the national average of 4.6.
94% of rated establishments hold a rating of 4 or above, with 89% achieving the top rating of 5.
Among business types, hospitals/childcare/caring premises establishments lead the way with an average rating of 5 across 24 inspected premises.
Pub/bar/nightclub is the most common category, accounting for 23% of food businesses in Whitehaven.
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| Town | Places | Avg rating | 5-star |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlisle | 625 | 4.8/5 | 90% |
| Workington | 197 | 4.6/5 | 69% |
| Keswick | 193 | 4.8/5 | 81% |
| Cockermouth | 113 | 4.7/5 | 69% |
| Maryport | 84 | 4.6/5 | 65% |
| Wigton | 56 | 4.6/5 | 76% |
There are currently 207 food businesses with hygiene ratings in Whitehaven, out of 637,494 rated establishments across the UK.
In Whitehaven, the average hygiene rating is 4.8/5 — above the national average of 4.6/5. 89% of rated businesses in Whitehaven hold the highest rating of 5.
Food hygiene inspections in Whitehaven are carried out by Cumberland. 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 Whitehaven was last updated on 30 June 2026.