Castlegate Deli food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cumberland
Castlegate Deli holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 20 October 2021, more than 4 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: 1 Castlegate, CA13 9EU
How it compares in Cumberland
In Cumberland, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Castlegate Deli sits behind roughly 2,087 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,087 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 285 | 11% | ← Castlegate Deli | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Castlegate Deli 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 Castlegate Deli, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crooked River Beer Shop Retailers - other | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2025 |
| Allerdale Court & Blocks Steakhouse Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 48 yards away | 4 - Good | 5 November 2025 |
| Goodness and Grain Retailers - other | 64 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| 41 Market Place Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2024 |
| Bamboo Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| King's Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 66 yards away | 4 - Good | 26 September 2025 |
| The Castle Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2025 |
| The Coffee Kitchen Bakery Retailers - other | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
Questions about Castlegate Deli
What is Castlegate Deli's food hygiene rating?
Castlegate Deli has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cumberland Council on 20 October 2021.
Is Castlegate Deli safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Castlegate Deli last inspected?
Castlegate Deli was last inspected on 20 October 2021, more than 4 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 Castlegate Deli?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Castlegate Deli compare to other places in Cumberland?
84% of the 2,490 rated food businesses in Cumberland hold the top rating of 5, while Castlegate Deli holds a 4. 285 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cumberland Council inspects Castlegate Deli 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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