Food Safety in Windermere and Ambleside
243 establishments rated · 89.3% with 5 stars
Windermere and Ambleside (LA22) is home to 243 rated food establishments in the Westmorland and Furness area of Westmorland and Furness. An impressive 89.3% hold a 5-star food hygiene rating — well above the national average.
Rating Distribution
Windermere and Ambleside vs Westmorland and Furness Average
% of establishments with given rating · Westmorland and Furness average across 3,151 establishments
🏆 Top Rated in Windermere and Ambleside
| # | Business | Rating | Hygiene | Structural | Confidence | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | YHA Ambleside Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · LA22 0EU · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 Jan 2026 |
| 2 | YHA Hawkshead Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · LA22 0QD · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 Mar 2026 |
| 3 | Grasmere Chocolate Cottage Retailers - other · LA22 9SL · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 Mar 2024 |
| 4 | Tesco Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · LA22 9BU · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 Dec 2025 |
| 5 | Hawkshead Puddings Other catering premises · LA22 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 Oct 2025 |
| 6 | Esquires Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · LA22 9BT · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29 Aug 2025 |
| 7 | Chocolate World Hawkshead Ltd Other catering premises · LA22 0NT · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 Dec 2025 |
| 8 | Elterwater Independent Hostel Ltd Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · LA22 9HX · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 Mar 2026 |
| 9 | The Old School House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · LA22 0NT · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26 Nov 2015 |
| 10 | The Old Cobblers Teashop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · LA22 0NS · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29 May 2025 |
⚠️ Lowest Rated in Windermere and Ambleside
| Business | Rating | Type | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
Rydal Lodge B&B LA22 9LR · Verify on FSA ↗ | 2 | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 2 Oct 2024 |
Understanding Food Hygiene Ratings
Food businesses are inspected by local council officers and given a rating from 0 (urgent improvement needed) to 5 (very good). The rating is based on three areas:
How food is handled, prepared, and stored. Lower = better. 0 is perfect, 25 is worst.
Condition of the building — cleanliness, layout, ventilation. Lower = better. 0 is perfect, 25 is worst.
Management of food safety — training, records, procedures. Lower = better. 0 is perfect, 30 is worst.
A score of 0/0/0 means very good across all areas. Not all establishments receive sub-scores — some business types are scored differently.
Ratings data: Food Standards Agency · Open Government Licence v3.0 · Updated daily · Map: © OpenStreetMap · © CARTO