Fairmead food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Westmorland and Furness
Fairmead holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 8 November 2018, more than 7 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.
Address: Fair Mead, 39a Castle Road, LA9 7AU
How it compares in Westmorland and Furness
That puts Fairmead 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% | ← Fairmead | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Fairmead 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 Fairmead, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Inn (Kendal) Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 394 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2022 |
| Ann House Care Home with Nursing Caring Premises | 403 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2024 |
| Far Cross Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Eastern Balti Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 February 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2024 |
| Kendal Museum Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2023 |
| Duke of Cumberland Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Bombay Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
Questions about Fairmead
What is Fairmead's food hygiene rating?
Fairmead has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Westmorland and Furness Council on 8 November 2018.
Is Fairmead 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Fairmead last inspected?
Fairmead was last inspected on 8 November 2018, more than 7 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 Fairmead?
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 Fairmead 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 Fairmead is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Westmorland and Furness Council inspects Fairmead 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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Fairmead is one of 314 rated food businesses in Kendal. See every hygiene rating in Kendal →
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