Ring O' Bells food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Westmorland and Furness
Ring O' Bells holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the pub that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: Ring O' Bells was inspected on 14 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Only 1% of rated food businesses in Westmorland and Furness score 0 to 2 like this, so a low rating here is the exception, not the norm. See all Westmorland and Furness ratings →
Address: Ring O'Bells, Kirkland, LA9 5AF
How this rating has changed
Ring O' Bells has gone backwards: it held a 5 before its inspection on 14 July 2026, and now holds a 2. A rating of 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 14 July 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
| 27 February 2024 | 5 5 | Held |
| 14 July 2026 | 5 2 | Worse |
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
A 2 is rare: only 16 of 2,808 rated places in Westmorland and Furness score this low, about one in 176. By contrast 87% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,439 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 260 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 82 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 16 | 1% | ← Ring O' Bells | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety 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 Ring O' Bells the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Ring O' Bells, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkland News Retailers - other | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| Araya Thai Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 244 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| Kendal Kebab n Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 244 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Kendal Day Centre Caring Premises | 291 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2017 |
| Brewery Arts Centre Retailers - other | 352 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| 98 Highgate Pub/bar/nightclub | 352 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Comida (Food) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 352 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 410 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2024 |
Questions about Ring O' Bells
What is Ring O' Bells's food hygiene rating?
Ring O' Bells has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Westmorland and Furness Council on 14 July 2026.
Is Ring O' Bells safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The pub is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Ring O' Bells last inspected?
Ring O' Bells was last inspected on 14 July 2026, a month 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 Ring O' Bells?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ring O' Bells 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, while Ring O' Bells holds a 2. 16 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Westmorland and Furness Council inspects Ring O' Bells 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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A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Westmorland and Furness, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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