Crosby Snack Shed and Cake Cupboard food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cumberland
Crosby Snack Shed and Cake Cupboard 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 26 June 2025, 12 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Crosbythwaite Farm, Ulpha, Cumbria, LA20 6DY
How it compares in Cumberland
That puts Crosby Snack Shed and Cake Cupboard 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% | ← Crosby Snack Shed and Cake Cupboard | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Crosby Snack Shed and Cake Cupboard 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 Crosby Snack Shed and Cake Cupboard, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Hurst Rare Breed Pigs Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2025 |
| The Newfield Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.3 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 26 March 2026 |
Questions about Crosby Snack Shed and Cake Cupboard
What is Crosby Snack Shed and Cake Cupboard's food hygiene rating?
Crosby Snack Shed and Cake Cupboard has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cumberland Council on 26 June 2025.
Is Crosby Snack Shed and Cake Cupboard 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 Crosby Snack Shed and Cake Cupboard last inspected?
Crosby Snack Shed and Cake Cupboard was last inspected on 26 June 2025, 12 months 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 Crosby Snack Shed and Cake Cupboard?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Crosby Snack Shed and Cake Cupboard compare to other places in Cumberland?
84% of the 2,490 rated food businesses in Cumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Crosby Snack Shed and Cake Cupboard is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cumberland Council inspects Crosby Snack Shed and Cake Cupboard 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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