Conti Express food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Westmorland and Furness
Conti Express 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 26 March 2026, 3 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: 29 King Street, LA12 7DZ
How it compares in Westmorland and Furness
In Westmorland and Furness, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Conti Express 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% | ← Conti Express | |
| 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 Conti Express 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 Conti Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Aroma Indian Dining Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Capitola Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
| Lotus Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Rose and Crown Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| The Chippy Bank Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| The Flavour kitchen by Chef Harry Andrews Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| The Gift Junction Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2025 |
Questions about Conti Express
What is Conti Express's food hygiene rating?
Conti Express has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Westmorland and Furness Council on 26 March 2026.
Is Conti Express 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 Conti Express last inspected?
Conti Express was last inspected on 26 March 2026, 3 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 Conti Express?
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 Conti Express 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 Conti Express holds a 4. 269 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Westmorland and Furness Council inspects Conti Express 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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