Carlisle Alternative Provision food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Cumberland
Carlisle Alternative Provision holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 November 2025, 7 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Carlisle Ap, Edgehill Road, Carlisle, CA1 3SE
How it compares in Cumberland
That puts Carlisle Alternative Provision 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% | ← Carlisle Alternative Provision | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Carlisle Alternative Provision 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 Carlisle Alternative Provision, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arroyo Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 329 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2023 |
| Cafe Central Carlisle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2024 |
| Central Bakery Limited Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 August 2024 |
| Central Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| Carleton Clinic Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2023 |
| Carnaud Metal Box Plc - Sodexho Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Bee Bakery Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
Questions about Carlisle Alternative Provision
What is Carlisle Alternative Provision's food hygiene rating?
Carlisle Alternative Provision has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cumberland Council on 18 November 2025.
Is Carlisle Alternative Provision 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Carlisle Alternative Provision last inspected?
Carlisle Alternative Provision was last inspected on 18 November 2025, 7 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 Carlisle Alternative Provision?
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 Carlisle Alternative Provision compare to other places in Cumberland?
84% of the 2,490 rated food businesses in Cumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Carlisle Alternative Provision is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cumberland Council inspects Carlisle Alternative Provision 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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