The Park food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Westmorland and Furness
The Park holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 27 November 2025, 7 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: Kendal Town Football Club, Parkside Road, LA9 7BL
How it compares in Westmorland and Furness
That puts The Park 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% | ← The Park | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Park 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 The Park, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Stores Retailers - other | 206 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| Heron Hill Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Alexander's Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2024 |
| Heron Hill Care Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
| Castle Green Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Blend & Brew Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Fairmead Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2018 |
| Glenholme Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
Questions about The Park
What is The Park's food hygiene rating?
The Park has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Westmorland and Furness Council on 27 November 2025.
Is The Park 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Park last inspected?
The Park was last inspected on 27 November 2025, 7 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 The Park?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Park 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 The Park is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Westmorland and Furness Council inspects The Park 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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