Fairfield Primary food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Cumberland
Fairfield Primary holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 24 June 2026, 2 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: Fairfield Junior and Infant School, Gallowbarrow, CA13 0DX
How this rating has changed
Fairfield Primary has improved: it was rated 4 before its inspection on 24 June 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 24 June 2026 | 4 5 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Cumberland
That puts Fairfield Primary 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% | ← Fairfield Primary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Fairfield Primary 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 Fairfield Primary, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shills of Cockermouth Ltd Retailers - other | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| B & M Retail Retailers - other | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Norham Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2024 |
| Julie's Sandwich Place Takeaway/sandwich shop | 156 yards away | 4 - Good | 15 January 2026 |
| Lowther Lounge Cafe Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 184 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2025 |
| Deli Station Cockermouth Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 185 yards away | 4 - Good | 13 March 2026 |
| Deli Streetfood Takeaway/sandwich shop | 185 yards away | 4 - Good | 13 March 2026 |
| Fletcher Christian Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 December 2023 |
Questions about Fairfield Primary
What is Fairfield Primary's food hygiene rating?
Fairfield Primary has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cumberland Council on 24 June 2026.
Is Fairfield Primary 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Fairfield Primary last inspected?
Fairfield Primary was last inspected on 24 June 2026, 2 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 Fairfield Primary?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Fairfield Primary compare to other places in Cumberland?
84% of the 2,488 rated food businesses in Cumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Fairfield Primary is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cumberland Council inspects Fairfield Primary 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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Fairfield Primary is one of 166 rated food businesses in Cockermouth. See every hygiene rating in Cockermouth →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.cumberland.gov.uk
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