Mitchells Premier Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cumberland
Mitchells Premier Stores holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 9 January 2025, 18 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: Mitchells Premier Store, The Arches, CA15 8HF
How it compares in Cumberland
In Cumberland, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Mitchells Premier Stores sits behind roughly 2,372 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,087 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 285 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 88 | 4% | ← Mitchells Premier Stores | |
| 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 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 Mitchells Premier Stores 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 Mitchells Premier Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elbra Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2024 |
| Living For Life Cumbria Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2020 |
| West House (Sandy Lonning) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | Exempt | |
| Aroma Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2023 |
| Jah Jireh Care Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2025 |
| Ellenborough Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2018 |
| New Foo Wing Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 11 March 2026 |
| Grasslot Fish Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2024 |
Questions about Mitchells Premier Stores
What is Mitchells Premier Stores's food hygiene rating?
Mitchells Premier Stores has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Cumberland Council on 9 January 2025.
Is Mitchells Premier Stores safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Mitchells Premier Stores last inspected?
Mitchells Premier Stores was last inspected on 9 January 2025, 18 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 Mitchells Premier Stores?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Mitchells Premier Stores compare to other places in Cumberland?
84% of the 2,490 rated food businesses in Cumberland hold the top rating of 5, while Mitchells Premier Stores holds a 3. 88 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cumberland Council inspects Mitchells Premier Stores 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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