Chocolat In Kirkby Lonsdale food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Westmorland and Furness
Chocolat In Kirkby Lonsdale 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
The rating dates from 28 August 2025, 10 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.
Address: 3 New Road, LA6 2AB
How it compares in Westmorland and Furness
That puts Chocolat In Kirkby Lonsdale 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% | ← Chocolat In Kirkby Lonsdale | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Chocolat In Kirkby Lonsdale 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 Chocolat In Kirkby Lonsdale, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkby Lonsdale Brewery Company Limited Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 17 February 2026 |
| Lunesdale Hall Pub/bar/nightclub | 37 yards away | 4 - Good | 1 October 2025 |
| E H Booth & Co Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Methodist Church Kirkby Lonsdale Committee Other catering premises | 166 yards away | Exempt | |
| Botanica Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 174 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2023 |
| The Rustic Loaf Takeaway/sandwich shop | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Number Nine Bar & Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2023 |
| Number Forty Four Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
Questions about Chocolat In Kirkby Lonsdale
What is Chocolat In Kirkby Lonsdale's food hygiene rating?
Chocolat In Kirkby Lonsdale has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Westmorland and Furness Council on 28 August 2025.
Is Chocolat In Kirkby Lonsdale 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 Chocolat In Kirkby Lonsdale last inspected?
Chocolat In Kirkby Lonsdale was last inspected on 28 August 2025, 10 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 Chocolat In Kirkby Lonsdale?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Chocolat In Kirkby Lonsdale 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 Chocolat In Kirkby Lonsdale is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Westmorland and Furness Council inspects Chocolat In Kirkby Lonsdale 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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