The Mad Scientist food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cumberland
The Mad Scientist 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 18 May 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: 45 Jane Street, CA14 3BW
How it compares in Cumberland
That puts The Mad Scientist 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% | ← The Mad Scientist | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Mad Scientist 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 Mad Scientist, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Roundabout Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2024 |
| Saludo Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| Costa Coffee (Town centre) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Poundland Retailers - other | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2024 |
| Washington Central Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Muffin Break Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2024 |
| Greggs (Workington Town Centre) Retailers - other | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza (Workington) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2025 |
Questions about The Mad Scientist
What is The Mad Scientist's food hygiene rating?
The Mad Scientist has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cumberland Council on 18 May 2017.
Is The Mad Scientist 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 Mad Scientist last inspected?
The Mad Scientist was last inspected on 18 May 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 The Mad Scientist?
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 The Mad Scientist compare to other places in Cumberland?
84% of the 2,490 rated food businesses in Cumberland hold the top rating of 5, and The Mad Scientist is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cumberland Council inspects The Mad Scientist 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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