Flames food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Westmorland and Furness
Flames holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 January 2026, 5 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: 7 New Market Street, LA12 7LQ
How it compares in Westmorland and Furness
That puts Flames 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% | ← Flames | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Flames 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 Flames, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Local Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
| JM Market Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 12 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| Pips Fruit & Veg Retailers - other | 12 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 August 2023 |
| Ma Sharps Takeaway/sandwich shop | 13 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Bargain Brands Retailers - other | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2025 |
| Royal British Legion Pub/bar/nightclub | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2025 |
| Age Concern Retailers - other | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
| Ignition Cocktail Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2025 |
Questions about Flames
What is Flames's food hygiene rating?
Flames has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Westmorland and Furness Council on 19 January 2026.
Is Flames 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Flames last inspected?
Flames was last inspected on 19 January 2026, 5 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 Flames?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Flames 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 Flames is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Westmorland and Furness Council inspects Flames 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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