Number Forty Four food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Westmorland and Furness
Number Forty Four 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 21 January 2026, 7 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: 44 Main Street, LA6 2AJ
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These food businesses close to this one were rated 0 to 2 at their last inspection, the lowest ratings. Tap any to see why.
How it compares in Westmorland and Furness
That puts Number Forty Four 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% | ← Number Forty Four | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Number Forty Four 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 Number Forty Four, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lunesdale Bakery Retailers - other | at this address | 4 - Good | 8 October 2025 |
| Spice Essence Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 18 March 2025 |
| Wildflower Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 9 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| The Rustic Loaf Takeaway/sandwich shop | 13 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Avanti Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Bella Pizzeria & Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Snooty Fox Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| The Red Dragon Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 38 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 20 March 2026 |
Questions about Number Forty Four
What is Number Forty Four's food hygiene rating?
Number Forty Four has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Westmorland and Furness Council on 21 January 2026.
Is Number Forty Four 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 Number Forty Four last inspected?
Number Forty Four was last inspected on 21 January 2026, 7 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 Number Forty Four?
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 Number Forty Four 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 Number Forty Four is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Westmorland and Furness Council inspects Number Forty Four 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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