The Biscuit City Baker food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Cumberland
The Biscuit City Baker holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 17 February 2023, more than 3 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: 94 Lansdowne Crescent, Carlisle, CA3 9EP
How it compares in Cumberland
That puts The Biscuit City Baker 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 Biscuit City Baker | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Biscuit City Baker 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 Biscuit City Baker, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bannatyne's Fitness Limited Retailers - other | 376 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 September 2024 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2026 |
| Austin Friars Canteen School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Adeline's Tearoom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
| Adriano's Italian Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
Questions about The Biscuit City Baker
What is The Biscuit City Baker's food hygiene rating?
The Biscuit City Baker has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cumberland Council on 17 February 2023.
Is The Biscuit City Baker 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Biscuit City Baker last inspected?
The Biscuit City Baker was last inspected on 17 February 2023, more than 3 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 Biscuit City Baker?
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 Biscuit City Baker compare to other places in Cumberland?
84% of the 2,490 rated food businesses in Cumberland hold the top rating of 5, and The Biscuit City Baker is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cumberland Council inspects The Biscuit City Baker 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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