Marks & Spencer food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Cumberland
Marks & Spencer holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the supermarket met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 July 2017, more than 9 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: Marks and Spencer Plc, 26-38 Pow Street, CA14 3AG
How it compares in Cumberland
That puts Marks & Spencer 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% | ← Marks & Spencer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Marks & Spencer 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 Marks & Spencer, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butterflies Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| Haighs Retailers - other | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| TK Maxx Retailers - other | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 December 2023 |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Retailers - other | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2023 |
| Lara Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2024 |
| Poundland Retailers - other | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2024 |
| Muffin Break Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2024 |
| Opera Bingo Pub/bar/nightclub | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
Questions about Marks & Spencer
What is Marks & Spencer's food hygiene rating?
Marks & Spencer has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cumberland Council on 5 July 2017.
Is Marks & Spencer 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 supermarket to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Marks & Spencer last inspected?
Marks & Spencer was last inspected on 5 July 2017, more than 9 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 Marks & Spencer?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Marks & Spencer compare to other places in Cumberland?
84% of the 2,490 rated food businesses in Cumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Marks & Spencer is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cumberland Council inspects Marks & Spencer 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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Understanding this rating
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Marks & Spencer is one of 232 rated food businesses in Workington. See every hygiene rating in Workington →
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