NEW food hygiene ratings have been awarded to four establishments in our area, according to the Food Standards Agency's website. 

Restaurants, cafes and canteens

The following ratings have been given to three restaurants, cafes or canteens:

• Rated 5: Araya Thai Restaurant at 101 Highgate, Kendal; rated on September 17

• Rated 5: Farmhouse Kitchen at 7 Allhallows Lane, Kendal; rated on September 10

• Rated 4: Belsfield Hotel at The Belsfield, Kendal Road, Windermere; rated on August 19

Pubs, bars and nightclubs

And one rating has been handed to a pub, bar or nightclub:

• Rated 5: The Wilson Arms at Wilson Arms, Torver, Coniston; rated on July 19