Patersons Fruit and Veg food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cumberland
Patersons Fruit and Veg holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 7 November 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Unit 1B Longtown Industrial Estate, Carlisle, CA6 5TJ
How it compares in Cumberland
That puts Patersons Fruit and Veg 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% | ← Patersons Fruit and Veg | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Patersons Fruit and Veg 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 Patersons Fruit and Veg, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patersons Fresh Retailers - other | 17 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2023 |
| Moat Village Hall Other catering premises | 161 yards away | Exempt | |
| Graham Arms Inn Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Border Kitchen Other catering premises | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2024 |
| The Cobbles Sandwich Shop Other catering premises | 243 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2024 |
| The Esk Cafe Takeaway/sandwich shop | 243 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2025 |
| W Kirkup and Sons Butchers Retailers - other | 290 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Eskdale House Residential Home Caring Premises | 331 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
Questions about Patersons Fruit and Veg
What is Patersons Fruit and Veg's food hygiene rating?
Patersons Fruit and Veg has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cumberland Council on 7 November 2023.
Is Patersons Fruit and Veg 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Patersons Fruit and Veg last inspected?
Patersons Fruit and Veg was last inspected on 7 November 2023, more than 2 years 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 Patersons Fruit and Veg?
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 Patersons Fruit and Veg compare to other places in Cumberland?
84% of the 2,490 rated food businesses in Cumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Patersons Fruit and Veg is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cumberland Council inspects Patersons Fruit and Veg 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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