Solway House Residential food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Cumberland
Solway House Residential holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 February 2026, 5 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: Solway House Residential Home, Solway Terrace, CA15 6EL
How it compares in Cumberland
That puts Solway House Residential 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% | ← Solway House Residential | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Solway House Residential 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 Solway House Residential, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walsh's Family Butchers Limited Retailers - other | 255 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| The Pearl Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 298 yards away | 4 - Good | 24 June 2025 |
| Her Citi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 323 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| The Butchers Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 348 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2018 |
| The Sailors Return Pub/bar/nightclub | 380 yards away | 4 - Good | 20 November 2024 |
| Cross Quays Takeaway/sandwich shop | 389 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Spudley's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 392 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Izgara Maryport Limited Retailers - other | 395 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
Questions about Solway House Residential
What is Solway House Residential's food hygiene rating?
Solway House Residential has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cumberland Council on 9 February 2026.
Is Solway House Residential 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Solway House Residential last inspected?
Solway House Residential was last inspected on 9 February 2026, 5 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 Solway House Residential?
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 Solway House Residential compare to other places in Cumberland?
84% of the 2,490 rated food businesses in Cumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Solway House Residential is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cumberland Council inspects Solway House Residential 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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Solway House Residential is one of 107 rated food businesses in Maryport. See every hygiene rating in Maryport →
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