British Raj food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Westmorland and Furness
British Raj holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 3 February 2025, 17 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: 76 Kirkland, LA9 5AP
How it compares in Westmorland and Furness
In Westmorland and Furness, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so British Raj sits behind roughly 2,390 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,390 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 269 | 10% | ← British Raj | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 British Raj 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 British Raj, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Araya Thai Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 363 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| Kendal Kebab n Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 363 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Kendal Day Centre Caring Premises | 409 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2017 |
| Glenholme Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
| Gilling Reane Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Brewery Arts Centre Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| 98 Highgate Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2023 |
| Fish Express Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2024 |
Questions about British Raj
What is British Raj's food hygiene rating?
British Raj has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Westmorland and Furness Council on 3 February 2025.
Is British Raj safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was British Raj last inspected?
British Raj was last inspected on 3 February 2025, 17 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 British Raj?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does British Raj 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, while British Raj holds a 4. 269 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Westmorland and Furness Council inspects British Raj 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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