Bees Knees food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cumberland
Bees Knees holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 28 March 2024, more than 2 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: 43-45 Washington Street, CA14 3AX
How it compares in Cumberland
In Cumberland, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Bees Knees 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% | ← Bees Knees | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Bees Knees 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 Bees Knees, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flavour Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2024 |
| Washington Central Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Bar Thirty Two Pub/bar/nightclub | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2017 |
| Pedro's (Workington) Takeaway/sandwich shop | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| The Mad Scientist Pub/bar/nightclub | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2017 |
| The Roundabout Retailers - other | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2024 |
| Poundland Retailers - other | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2024 |
| TK Maxx Retailers - other | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 December 2023 |
Questions about Bees Knees
What is Bees Knees's food hygiene rating?
Bees Knees has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cumberland Council on 28 March 2024.
Is Bees Knees 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bees Knees last inspected?
Bees Knees was last inspected on 28 March 2024, more than 2 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 Bees Knees?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bees Knees compare to other places in Cumberland?
84% of the 2,490 rated food businesses in Cumberland hold the top rating of 5, while Bees Knees holds a 4. 285 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cumberland Council inspects Bees Knees 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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