What is the average food hygiene rating in Cumberland?

The average food hygiene rating in Cumberland is 4.77 out of 5, across 2,488 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How does Cumberland compare with the national average for food hygiene?

83.9% of rated premises in Cumberland hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 4.2 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Cumberland 125 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.

How many restaurants in Cumberland have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

2,088 food businesses in Cumberland hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 83.9% of the 2,488 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 11 June 2026.

How many food businesses in Cumberland have a low hygiene rating?

30 food businesses in Cumberland are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 0 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.

What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?

The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.

Where does this Cumberland food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Cumberland (2,748 establishments on record, 2,488 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

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Food Hygiene Ratings in Cumberland

In Cumberland, 83.9% of 2,488 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.77/5. These figures cover 2,748 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

Cumberland has 2,088 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 2,488 rated premises (83.9%). 30 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 11 June 2026.

5★ share: 83.9%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: +4.2 pp
National rank: 125 / 328

Ranked by 5★ share among 328 UK local authorities in our FHRS dataset (rank 1 = highest share). Both figures are computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records.

Rating distribution in Cumberland

5★ Very Good

2,088 (83.9%)

4★ Good

283 (11.4%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

87 (3.5%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

17 (0.7%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

13 (0.5%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

0 (0%)

Plus 101 awaiting inspection and 159 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 101 awaiting inspection and 159 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in Cumberland: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in Cumberland?: The average food hygiene rating in Cumberland is 4.77 out of 5, across 2,488 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does Cumberland compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 83.9% of rated premises in Cumberland hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 4.2 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Cumberland 125 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.
How many restaurants in Cumberland have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 2,088 food businesses in Cumberland hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 83.9% of the 2,488 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 11 June 2026.
How many food businesses in Cumberland have a low hygiene rating?: 30 food businesses in Cumberland are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 0 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?: The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
Where does this Cumberland food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Cumberland (2,748 establishments on record, 2,488 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

Top-rated places in Cumberland

Bunk Barn (Hostel)Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · CA5
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 11 June 2026
In the Meantime HideawayRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 14-16 Devonshire Street, Carlisle · CA3 8LP
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 11 June 2026
Rex BobaRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 18 Peascod Lane, The Lanes · CA3 8NT
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 11 June 2026
Brampton RoosterTakeaway/sandwich shop · Brampton Rooster, 24 Main Street, Brampton · CA8 1RS
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 10 June 2026
Charlie's BistroRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 22 High Cross Street, Brampton · CA8 1RP
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 10 June 2026
Co-operativeRetailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Cooperative Retail Society, Warwick Bridge · CA4 8RN
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 10 June 2026
PrintyardRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 5-6 Old Post Office Court, Carlisle · CA3 8LE
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 10 June 2026
The Thin White DukePub/bar/nightclub · Thin White Duke, 1 Devonshire Street, Carlisle · CA3 8LG
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 10 June 2026
OPCC for CumbriaRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Brunel Way, Durranhill Industrial Estate · CA1 3NQ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 9 June 2026
Ginger Snap Catering LtdOther catering premises · Hewstown, Hethersgill · CA6 6HX
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 8 June 2026
Brampton Primary SchoolSchool/college/university · Brampton Primary School, Sawmill Lane, Brampton · CA8 1BZ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 June 2026
Crosby On Eden Ce Primary SchoolSchool/college/university · Crosby On Eden Primary School, Crosby On Eden, Crosby On Eden · CA6 4QN
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 June 2026

Places needing improvement in Cumberland

Sunset CafeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Silecroft Beach, Silecroft, Cumbria · LA18 4NX
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 22 May 2021
Tastes of PolandRetailers - other · Delicatessen Pysio Ltd, 4-6 Tait Street, Carlisle · CA1 1RX
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 19 November 2024
Ethen's Mini MartRetailers - other · 31 King Street, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 7JN
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 3 March 2026
Teza SpiceRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 8 Main Street, Egremont, Cumbria · CA22 2DJ
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 14 May 2025
Panda HouseTakeaway/sandwich shop · 3 Bowthorn Road, Cleator Moor, Cumbria · CA25 5JU
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 1 July 2025
Rasti Food Ltd t/a Madinah Mini MarketRetailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · 131 Botchergate, Carlisle · CA1 1RZ
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 11 February 2026
Sugar TimeOther catering premises · Sweet Tooth, 11 Devonshire Street, Carlisle · CA3 8LG
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 21 April 2026
Chinese DragonTakeaway/sandwich shop · 11 OXFORD STREET, WORKINGTON · CA14 2AL
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 17 July 2025

A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may have since improved. Always check the current rating at the FSA before drawing conclusions.

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 2,748 real Food Standards Agency records for Cumberland, of which 2,488 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. Data as of 2026-06-12.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.