Theatre by the Lake food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cumberland
Theatre by the Lake 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 6 December 2022, more than 3 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: Theatre by the Lake, Lake Road, CA12 5DJ
How it compares in Cumberland
That puts Theatre by the Lake 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% | ← Theatre by the Lake | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Theatre by the Lake 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 Theatre by the Lake, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Road House & The Map Room Cafe Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2024 |
| Fellpack Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Lake Road Brunch Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
| Highfield Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2024 |
| Hillcrest 22 Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2014 |
| Appletrees Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2020 |
| Barua Street Food Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Sweet Little Things Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
Questions about Theatre by the Lake
What is Theatre by the Lake's food hygiene rating?
Theatre by the Lake has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cumberland Council on 6 December 2022.
Is Theatre by the Lake 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 Theatre by the Lake last inspected?
Theatre by the Lake was last inspected on 6 December 2022, more than 3 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 Theatre by the Lake?
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 Theatre by the Lake compare to other places in Cumberland?
84% of the 2,490 rated food businesses in Cumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Theatre by the Lake is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cumberland Council inspects Theatre by the Lake 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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