Vinnie's Bar food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cumberland
Vinnie's Bar 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 25 February 2020, more than 6 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: The Appletree, 31 Finkle Street, CA14 2BE
How it compares in Cumberland
In Cumberland, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Vinnie's Bar 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% | ← Vinnie's Bar | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Vinnie's Bar 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 Vinnie's Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Carnegie Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Carnegie Theatre & Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2023 |
| The Catch Fish and Chip Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Westlakes Wonderland Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2025 |
| Mavi Brunch Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Holland & Barrett Retailers - other | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2018 |
| Greggs (Murray Road Workington) Retailers - other | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2025 |
| Subway (Workington) Takeaway/sandwich shop | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
Questions about Vinnie's Bar
What is Vinnie's Bar's food hygiene rating?
Vinnie's Bar has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cumberland Council on 25 February 2020.
Is Vinnie's Bar 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 Vinnie's Bar last inspected?
Vinnie's Bar was last inspected on 25 February 2020, more than 6 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 Vinnie's Bar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Vinnie's Bar compare to other places in Cumberland?
84% of the 2,490 rated food businesses in Cumberland hold the top rating of 5, while Vinnie's Bar holds a 4. 285 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cumberland Council inspects Vinnie's Bar 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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