Abbot Hall Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Westmorland and Furness
Abbot Hall Cafe 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 30 May 2023, more than 3 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.
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: Abbot Hall, Kirkland, LA9 5AJ
How this rating has changed
Abbot Hall Cafe was re-inspected on 30 May 2023 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 30 May 2023 | AwaitingInspection 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 Abbot Hall Cafe 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% | ← Abbot Hall Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Abbot Hall Cafe 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 Abbot Hall Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blend & Brew Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 395 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Castle Stores Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| Kendal Day Centre Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2017 |
| Araya Thai Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| Kendal Kebab n Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Frydays of Kendal Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 July 2026 |
| Ivy Leaf Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
Questions about Abbot Hall Cafe
What is Abbot Hall Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Abbot Hall Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Westmorland and Furness Council on 30 May 2023.
Is Abbot Hall Cafe 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 Abbot Hall Cafe last inspected?
Abbot Hall Cafe was last inspected on 30 May 2023, more than 3 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 Abbot Hall Cafe?
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 Abbot Hall Cafe 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 Abbot Hall Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Westmorland and Furness Council inspects Abbot Hall Cafe 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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