Veterans Club food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cumberland
Veterans Club 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 7 October 2018, more than 7 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: 12 Christian Street, CA14 4BP
How it compares in Cumberland
In Cumberland, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Veterans Club 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% | ← Veterans Club | |
| 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Veterans Club 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 Veterans Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delicious Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 134 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Bar Thirty Two Pub/bar/nightclub | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2017 |
| Flavour Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2024 |
| Pedro's (Workington) Takeaway/sandwich shop | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Bees Knees Pub/bar/nightclub | 220 yards away | 4 - Good | 28 March 2024 |
| The Helena Thompson Museum Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2024 |
| Washington Central Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 230 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Butterflies Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 236 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
Questions about Veterans Club
What is Veterans Club's food hygiene rating?
Veterans Club has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cumberland Council on 7 October 2018.
Is Veterans Club 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 Veterans Club last inspected?
Veterans Club was last inspected on 7 October 2018, more than 7 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 Veterans Club?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Veterans Club compare to other places in Cumberland?
84% of the 2,490 rated food businesses in Cumberland hold the top rating of 5, while Veterans Club holds a 4. 285 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cumberland Council inspects Veterans Club 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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