Kakaw food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Westmorland and Furness
Kakaw holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 January 2022, more than 4 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 12 Library Road, LA9 4QB
How it compares in Westmorland and Furness
That puts Kakaw among the 2,390 places in Westmorland and Furness holding top marks, 86% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,390 | 86% | ← Kakaw | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 269 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 387 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Kakaw none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Kakaw, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 December 2023 |
| Boots The Chemist Retailers - other | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 January 2024 |
| Bob and Berts Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| E H Booth & Co Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2025 |
| Elsewhere Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| Another Weigh Retailers - other | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2021 |
| Holland & Barrett Retailers - other | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 December 2023 |
| Cortillo Lounge Pub/bar/nightclub | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
Questions about Kakaw
What is Kakaw's food hygiene rating?
Kakaw has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Westmorland and Furness Council on 12 January 2022.
Is Kakaw safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Kakaw last inspected?
Kakaw was last inspected on 12 January 2022, more than 4 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Westmorland and Furness Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Kakaw?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Kakaw compare to other places in Westmorland and Furness?
86% of the 2,771 rated food businesses in Westmorland and Furness hold the top rating of 5, and Kakaw is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Westmorland and Furness Council inspects Kakaw and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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