Monkey Madhouse food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cumberland
Monkey Madhouse 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 23 September 2025, 9 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: Units 1 to 2, Lowther Road, Clay Flatts Trading Estate, CA14 2TQ
How it compares in Cumberland
That puts Monkey Madhouse 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% | ← Monkey Madhouse | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Monkey Madhouse 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 Monkey Madhouse, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B & M (Workington) Retailers - other | 236 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2023 |
| McDonalds Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 365 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| Greggs PLC (Clay Flatts New) Retailers - other | 431 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Crown Celebrations Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2021 |
| Grisdale General Stores Ltd. Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Special Occasion Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2021 |
| Workington Rugby Football Club Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2018 |
| Victoria Infants and Nusery School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
Questions about Monkey Madhouse
What is Monkey Madhouse's food hygiene rating?
Monkey Madhouse has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cumberland Council on 23 September 2025.
Is Monkey Madhouse 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 Monkey Madhouse last inspected?
Monkey Madhouse was last inspected on 23 September 2025, 9 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 Monkey Madhouse?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Monkey Madhouse compare to other places in Cumberland?
84% of the 2,490 rated food businesses in Cumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Monkey Madhouse is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cumberland Council inspects Monkey Madhouse 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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