Kendal College food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Westmorland and Furness
Kendal College holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 February 2025, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
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: Milnthorpe Road, LA9 5AY
How it compares in Westmorland and Furness
That puts Kendal College 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% | ← Kendal College | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Kendal College 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 Kendal College, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glenholme Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
| Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School School/college/university | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Dean Gibson Out of School Club Caring Premises | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2024 |
| Appletree Treatment Centre Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2026 |
| Greengate Stores Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2024 |
| Gilling Reane Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2026 |
| Heron Hill Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Araya Thai Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
Questions about Kendal College
What is Kendal College's food hygiene rating?
Kendal College has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Westmorland and Furness Council on 11 February 2025.
Is Kendal College 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Kendal College last inspected?
Kendal College was last inspected on 11 February 2025, 18 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 Kendal College?
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 Kendal College 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 Kendal College is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Westmorland and Furness Council inspects Kendal College 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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Kendal College is one of 310 rated food businesses in Kendal. See every hygiene rating in Kendal →
Westmorland and Furness inspects and rates 3,156 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Westmorland and Furness →
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