Porto Restaurant
Inspection Scores
Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
Porto Restaurant is a restaurant/cafe/canteen located at The Porthole Eating House, 3 Ash Street, Bowness On Windermere, LA23 3EB, in the Westmorland and Furness local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 23 January 2026, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — very good), structural compliance (scored 0 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 0 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Westmorland and Furness oversees 3,158 registered food businesses, of which 84% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Westmorland and Furness is 4.8 out of 5. As a restaurant or cafe, this business is assessed on how food is prepared and cooked on the premises, the cleanliness of the kitchen and dining areas, and whether staff follow proper hand-washing and cross-contamination prevention procedures. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.
Details
- Business Type
- Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
- Address
- The Porthole Eating House, 3 Ash Street, Bowness On Windermere
- Postcode
- LA23 3EB
- Local Authority
- Westmorland and Furness
- Scheme Type
- FHRS
- FHRS Business ID
- 299607
Location
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of Porto Restaurant?
Porto Restaurant has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Westmorland and Furness.
What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a restaurant/cafe/canteen?
A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.
When was Porto Restaurant last inspected?
Porto Restaurant was last inspected on 2026-01-23. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.
Where is Porto Restaurant located?
Porto Restaurant is located at The Porthole Eating House, 3 Ash Street, Bowness On Windermere , LA23 3EB, in the Westmorland and Furness local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the LA23 postcode area.