Blackledges food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Westmorland and Furness
Blackledges holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Blackledges was inspected on 13 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
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: Market Hall, 8-10 New Market Street, LA12 7LQ
How this rating has changed
Blackledges has improved: it was rated 4 before its inspection on 13 August 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 13 August 2026 | 4 5 | Improved |
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 Blackledges 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% | ← Blackledges | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Blackledges 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 Blackledges, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ignition Cocktail Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 13 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2025 |
| Ulverston Olde Sweet Shop Retailers - other | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Brocklebanks of Ulverston Retailers - other | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 November 2023 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2023 |
| The Piel Castle Pub/bar/nightclub | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| Wow Vape and Snacks Retailers - other | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 November 2022 |
| L'al Churrasco Takeaway/sandwich shop | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
Questions about Blackledges
What is Blackledges's food hygiene rating?
Blackledges has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Westmorland and Furness Council on 13 August 2026.
Is Blackledges 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Blackledges last inspected?
Blackledges was last inspected on 13 August 2026, within the last month. 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 Blackledges?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Blackledges 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 Blackledges is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Westmorland and Furness Council inspects Blackledges 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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Blackledges is one of 160 rated food businesses in Ulverston. See every hygiene rating in Ulverston →
Westmorland and Furness inspects and rates 3,156 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Westmorland and Furness →
The official record is held by the council: https://www.westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk/
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