98 Highgate food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Westmorland and Furness
98 Highgate holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 17 June 2026, 2 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
96% of rated food businesses in Westmorland and Furness score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Westmorland and Furness ratings →
Address: 98 Highgate, LA9 4HE
How this rating has changed
98 Highgate was re-inspected on 17 June 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 17 June 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Westmorland and Furness
That puts 98 Highgate among the 2,439 places in Westmorland and Furness holding top marks, 87% 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 | 2,439 | 87% | ← 98 Highgate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 260 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 82 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 16 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 348 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 98 Highgate 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 98 Highgate, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comida (Food) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Brewery Arts Centre Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Kendal Day Centre Caring Premises | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2017 |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2024 |
| Araya Thai Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| Kendal Kebab n Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Brew Brothers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2025 |
| Biltong Buddy Ltd Retailers - other | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
Questions about 98 Highgate
What is 98 Highgate's food hygiene rating?
98 Highgate has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Westmorland and Furness Council on 17 June 2026.
Is 98 Highgate 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was 98 Highgate last inspected?
98 Highgate was last inspected on 17 June 2026, 2 months 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 98 Highgate?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does 98 Highgate compare to other places in Westmorland and Furness?
87% of the 2,808 rated food businesses in Westmorland and Furness hold the top rating of 5, and 98 Highgate is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Westmorland and Furness Council inspects 98 Highgate 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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