2,830 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.8 out of 5. 84.1% rated "very good".
Food hygiene ratings in Cumberland are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Every food business that handles, stores, prepares, or sells food is inspected by trained environmental health officers. Ratings run from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). The inspection covers hygienic food handling, the physical condition of the premises, and how food safety is managed.
Cumberland currently has 2,830 registered food businesses. Of these, 2,542 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs well above the national average, with 84.1% of businesses achieving the top rating of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.8 out of 5. There are currently 12 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they require urgent or major improvement to meet food hygiene standards.
If you are eating out in this area, look for the green FHRS sticker displayed at the entrance of food premises. Businesses rated 3 or above are generally considered satisfactory, but a rating of 5 gives the strongest assurance. If a business has a low rating, it does not necessarily mean the food is unsafe right now, as improvements may have been made since the last inspection, but it does indicate that significant issues were found.
| Name | Address | Rating | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken Hut | CA28 7ET | 1 | Mar 19, 2025 |
| Chinese Dragon | CA14 2AL | 1 | Jul 17, 2025 |
| M. K. Spice | CA1 2HU | 1 | Sep 29, 2025 |
| Madinah Mini Market | CA1 1RZ | 1 | Aug 17, 2024 |
| Marios Pizza | CA1 1RY | 1 | Feb 26, 2025 |
| Mr Li's Chinese Takeaway | CA1 2JZ | 1 | Jul 04, 2025 |
| Original Chattanooga | CA26 3SN | 1 | Jul 01, 2025 |
| Panda House | CA25 5JU | 1 | Jul 01, 2025 |
| Sun Inn | CA7 8LP | 1 | Oct 27, 2023 |
| Sweet Tooth | CA3 8LG | 1 | Sep 24, 2024 |
| Tastes of Poland | CA1 1RX | 1 | Nov 19, 2024 |
| Teza Spice | CA22 2DJ | 1 | May 14, 2025 |
| Amante | CA3 8ES | 2 | Mar 29, 2025 |
| Brampton Tandoori | CA8 1NG | 2 | Mar 21, 2025 |
| Caspian Fine Food | CA7 9DY | 2 | Mar 11, 2025 |
There are currently 2,138 food businesses in Cumberland with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 84.1% of all rated establishments. A rating of 5 means that the business was found to have very good hygiene standards at the time of inspection.
A food hygiene rating of 1 means 'Major Improvement Necessary'. This indicates that the food business was found to have significant problems with hygiene standards during its most recent inspection. The business is required to make substantial improvements. While it can remain open, it should be re-inspected to confirm improvements have been made.
Inspection frequency in Cumberland depends on the risk level of the business. High-risk establishments (such as those with previous low ratings) may be inspected every 6 months, while low-risk businesses with a consistent rating of 5 may only be inspected every 2-3 years. The local authority's environmental health team manages the inspection schedule.