The Helena Thompson Museum food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cumberland
The Helena Thompson Museum 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 16 May 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: 1 Park End Road, CA14 4DE
How it compares in Cumberland
That puts The Helena Thompson Museum 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% | ← The Helena Thompson Museum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Helena Thompson Museum 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 The Helena Thompson Museum, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashfield Junior School School/college/university | 166 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| Richmond Park Caring Premises | 166 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Pedro's (Workington) Takeaway/sandwich shop | 219 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Ashfield Infant School School/college/university | 274 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Bar Thirty Two Pub/bar/nightclub | 317 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2017 |
| Bees Knees Pub/bar/nightclub | 335 yards away | 4 - Good | 28 March 2024 |
| Delicious Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 348 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Flavour Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 358 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2024 |
Questions about The Helena Thompson Museum
What is The Helena Thompson Museum's food hygiene rating?
The Helena Thompson Museum has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cumberland Council on 16 May 2024.
Is The Helena Thompson Museum 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 The Helena Thompson Museum last inspected?
The Helena Thompson Museum was last inspected on 16 May 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 The Helena Thompson Museum?
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 The Helena Thompson Museum compare to other places in Cumberland?
84% of the 2,490 rated food businesses in Cumberland hold the top rating of 5, and The Helena Thompson Museum is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cumberland Council inspects The Helena Thompson Museum 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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