Black Jug Catering food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Cumberland
Black Jug Catering holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Black Jug Catering was inspected on 12 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 1 Tait Street, Carlisle, CA1 1RU
How it compares in Cumberland
That puts Black Jug Catering among the 2,087 places in Cumberland holding top marks, 84% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,087 | 84% | ← Black Jug Catering | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 285 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 88 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 258 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Black Jug Catering none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Black Jug Catering, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casa Crisci Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2019 |
| Box Arena Pub/bar/nightclub | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2024 |
| Berlin Doner and Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Border Rambler Pub/bar/nightclub | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2023 |
| 108 Mealbank, Hebron Evangelical Church Other catering premises | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 January 2020 |
| Bar 32 Pub/bar/nightclub | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Brewdog Carlisle Pub/bar/nightclub | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Ali Tandoori Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 160 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
Questions about Black Jug Catering
What is Black Jug Catering's food hygiene rating?
Black Jug Catering has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cumberland Council on 12 May 2026.
Is Black Jug Catering safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Black Jug Catering last inspected?
Black Jug Catering was last inspected on 12 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cumberland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Black Jug Catering?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Black Jug Catering compare to other places in Cumberland?
84% of the 2,490 rated food businesses in Cumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Black Jug Catering is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cumberland Council inspects Black Jug Catering and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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