Abby's Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cumberland
Abby's Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 26 September 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 76-77 King Street, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 7LE
How it compares in Cumberland
That puts Abby's Cafe 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% | ← Abby's Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Abby's Cafe 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 Abby's Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enjoy Coffee and Sandwich Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2024 |
| Angry Boba Takeaway/sandwich shop | 5 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2024 |
| Heron Frozen Foods Retailers - other | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2023 |
| Haven Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| La'al Tattie Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2024 |
| Euro Mini Market Retailers - other | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2023 |
| Candlestick Pub/bar/nightclub | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2024 |
| Marmaris Takeaway/sandwich shop | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
Questions about Abby's Cafe
What is Abby's Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Abby's Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cumberland Council on 26 September 2024.
Is Abby's Cafe 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Abby's Cafe last inspected?
Abby's Cafe was last inspected on 26 September 2024, 21 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 Abby's Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Abby's Cafe compare to other places in Cumberland?
84% of the 2,490 rated food businesses in Cumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Abby's Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cumberland Council inspects Abby's Cafe 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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