The Chief Justice Of The Common Plea (Wetherspoons - Keswick) food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cumberland
The Chief Justice Of The Common Plea (Wetherspoons - Keswick) holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 September 2025, 11 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.
95% of rated food businesses in Cumberland score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Cumberland ratings →
Address: The Chief Justice of the Common Pleas, 2-6 Bank Street, CA12 5JY
How it compares in Cumberland
That puts The Chief Justice Of The Common Plea (Wetherspoons - Keswick) among the 2,088 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 | 2,088 | 84% | ← The Chief Justice Of The Common Plea (Wetherspoons - Keswick) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 281 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 87 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 279 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 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 The Chief Justice Of The Common Plea (Wetherspoons - Keswick) 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 Chief Justice Of The Common Plea (Wetherspoons - Keswick), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swiss Court Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2019 |
| Brierholme Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 July 2020 |
| Bryson's Bakery Manufacturers/packers | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Abacourt House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2023 |
| Dunsford Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2012 |
| Fell House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2018 |
| Badgers Wood Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2018 |
| The Bench Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
Questions about The Chief Justice Of The Common Plea (Wetherspoons - Keswick)
What is The Chief Justice Of The Common Plea (Wetherspoons - Keswick)'s food hygiene rating?
The Chief Justice Of The Common Plea (Wetherspoons - Keswick) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cumberland Council on 15 September 2025.
Is The Chief Justice Of The Common Plea (Wetherspoons - Keswick) 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Chief Justice Of The Common Plea (Wetherspoons - Keswick) last inspected?
The Chief Justice Of The Common Plea (Wetherspoons - Keswick) was last inspected on 15 September 2025, 11 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 The Chief Justice Of The Common Plea (Wetherspoons - Keswick)?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Chief Justice Of The Common Plea (Wetherspoons - Keswick) compare to other places in Cumberland?
84% of the 2,488 rated food businesses in Cumberland hold the top rating of 5, and The Chief Justice Of The Common Plea (Wetherspoons - Keswick) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cumberland Council inspects The Chief Justice Of The Common Plea (Wetherspoons - Keswick) 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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