Nichol End Marine food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cumberland
Nichol End Marine 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 13 December 2025, 7 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: Nichol End Marine, Portinscale, CA12 5TY
How it compares in Cumberland
That puts Nichol End Marine 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% | ← Nichol End Marine | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Nichol End Marine 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 Nichol End Marine, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appletrees Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2020 |
| Hillcrest 22 Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2014 |
| Highfield Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2024 |
| Lake Road House & The Map Room Cafe Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2024 |
| Spar (High Hill Garage) Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2019 |
| Booths Supermarket & Cafe 1847 Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2024 |
| Luchini & Co Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Saffron Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
Questions about Nichol End Marine
What is Nichol End Marine's food hygiene rating?
Nichol End Marine has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cumberland Council on 13 December 2025.
Is Nichol End Marine 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 Nichol End Marine last inspected?
Nichol End Marine was last inspected on 13 December 2025, 7 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 Nichol End Marine?
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 Nichol End Marine compare to other places in Cumberland?
84% of the 2,490 rated food businesses in Cumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Nichol End Marine is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cumberland Council inspects Nichol End Marine 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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