Abbeyfield Society food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Cumberland
Abbeyfield Society holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises 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 26 September 2025, 9 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: Abbeyfield House, Lorton Street, CA13 9RH
How it compares in Cumberland
In Cumberland, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Abbeyfield Society 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% | ← Abbeyfield Society | |
| 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 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 Abbeyfield Society 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 Abbeyfield Society, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Novello Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2019 |
| Cumbrian Baker Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2024 |
| Diamond Take-Away Takeaway/sandwich shop | 184 yards away | 4 - Good | 4 December 2025 |
| Tilia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 215 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2025 |
| The Tithe Tap Pub/bar/nightclub | 238 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2024 |
| Croft Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 242 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2019 |
| Pedro's (Cockermouth) Takeaway/sandwich shop | 265 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2024 |
| Premier Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 267 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 21 May 2024 |
Questions about Abbeyfield Society
What is Abbeyfield Society's food hygiene rating?
Abbeyfield Society has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cumberland Council on 26 September 2025.
Is Abbeyfield Society 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 care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Abbeyfield Society last inspected?
Abbeyfield Society was last inspected on 26 September 2025, 9 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 Abbeyfield Society?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Abbeyfield Society compare to other places in Cumberland?
84% of the 2,490 rated food businesses in Cumberland hold the top rating of 5, while Abbeyfield Society holds a 4. 285 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cumberland Council inspects Abbeyfield Society 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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