Workington Town RLFC food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cumberland
Workington Town RLFC holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 12 June 2024, more than 2 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: Derwent Park, Church Street, CA14 2HG
How it compares in Cumberland
In Cumberland, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Workington Town RLFC 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% | ← Workington Town RLFC | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Workington Town RLFC 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 Workington Town RLFC, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Michaels Parish Church Other catering premises | 345 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2018 |
| St Michael's Nursery and Infant School School/college/university | 381 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Learning Land School/college/university | 395 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Caspian Kebabs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 438 yards away | 4 - Good | 11 November 2025 |
| Cumbria Cake Shop Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2024 |
| Grisdale General Stores Ltd. Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Mamma Mia's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 4 February 2026 |
| Cafe Carnegie Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
Questions about Workington Town RLFC
What is Workington Town RLFC's food hygiene rating?
Workington Town RLFC has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cumberland Council on 12 June 2024.
Is Workington Town RLFC 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Workington Town RLFC last inspected?
Workington Town RLFC was last inspected on 12 June 2024, more than 2 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 Workington Town RLFC?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Workington Town RLFC compare to other places in Cumberland?
84% of the 2,490 rated food businesses in Cumberland hold the top rating of 5, while Workington Town RLFC holds a 4. 285 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cumberland Council inspects Workington Town RLFC 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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