Washington Central Hotel food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Cumberland
Washington Central Hotel holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 25 November 2025, 7 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: Washington Central Hotel, Washington Street, CA14 3AY
How it compares in Cumberland
That puts Washington Central Hotel 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% | ← Washington Central Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Washington Central Hotel 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 Washington Central Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flavour Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2024 |
| Poundland Retailers - other | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2024 |
| Bees Knees Pub/bar/nightclub | 89 yards away | 4 - Good | 28 March 2024 |
| TK Maxx Retailers - other | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 December 2023 |
| Bar Thirty Two Pub/bar/nightclub | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2017 |
| The Mad Scientist Pub/bar/nightclub | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2017 |
| The Roundabout Retailers - other | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2024 |
| Costa Coffee (Town centre) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
Questions about Washington Central Hotel
What is Washington Central Hotel's food hygiene rating?
Washington Central Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cumberland Council on 25 November 2025.
Is Washington Central Hotel 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Washington Central Hotel last inspected?
Washington Central Hotel was last inspected on 25 November 2025, 7 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 Washington Central Hotel?
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 Washington Central Hotel compare to other places in Cumberland?
84% of the 2,490 rated food businesses in Cumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Washington Central Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cumberland Council inspects Washington Central Hotel 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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