The Joshua Tree

Kendal

Food hygiene rating 4 / 5 · Good

Squeaky clean

The Joshua Tree scored a 4 out of 5 at its last inspection. Tuck in.

The breakdown

Hygiene Generally satisfactory Cleanliness & condition Very good Confidence in management Generally satisfactory

Last inspected on 17 February 2026 by Westmorland and Furness.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for The Joshua Tree, from January 2018 to February 2026. Its hygiene rating has gone down, from 5 in 2018 to 4 in 2026.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of The Joshua Tree.

Food hygiene rating history for The Joshua Tree
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
17 January 2018	5 / 5	Very good
17 February 2026	4 / 5	Good

What does this rating mean?

The Joshua Tree in Kendal has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

The Joshua Tree,
Yard 11 Stramongate,
Kendal,
LA9 4BH

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for The Joshua Tree. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects The Joshua Tree?

Food hygiene at The Joshua Tree is inspected by Westmorland and Furness, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at https://www.westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk/ or [email protected].

Questions about The Joshua Tree

What is The Joshua Tree’s food hygiene rating?

The Joshua Tree has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (Good), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 17 February 2026.

When was The Joshua Tree last inspected?

The Joshua Tree was last inspected by Westmorland and Furness on 17 February 2026.

Is a 4 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.