Fairfield Primary food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Cumberland
Fairfield Primary holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the school kitchen are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 13 December 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Fairfield Junior and Infant School, Gallowbarrow, CA13 0DX
How it compares in Cumberland
In Cumberland, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Fairfield Primary sits behind roughly 2,087 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,087 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 285 | 11% | ← Fairfield Primary | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 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 Streetfood Takeaway/sandwich shop | 185 yards away | 4 - Good | 13 March 2026 |
| Deli Station Cockermouth Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 185 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 28 May 2025 |
| 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 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cumberland Council on 13 December 2024.
Is Fairfield Primary safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this school kitchen to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Fairfield Primary last inspected?
Fairfield Primary was last inspected on 13 December 2024, 19 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 "generally satisfactory", 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 Fairfield Primary compare to other places in Cumberland?
84% of the 2,490 rated food businesses in Cumberland hold the top rating of 5, while Fairfield Primary holds a 4. 285 places in the area share that rating.
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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