GRILL39 food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Cumberland
GRILL39 holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 September 2025, 9 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: 39 London Road, Carlisle, CA1 2JZ
How it compares in Cumberland
That puts GRILL39 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% | ← GRILL39 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 GRILL39 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 GRILL39, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Court Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2024 |
| Arkale Lodge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2023 |
| Carlisle South End Constitutional Club Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Brook Street Primary School School/college/university | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| Bangkok Thai Food & Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 204 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2025 |
| Asda Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 253 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 253 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2026 |
| Carlisle Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | 315 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
Questions about GRILL39
What is GRILL39's food hygiene rating?
GRILL39 has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cumberland Council on 19 September 2025.
Is GRILL39 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was GRILL39 last inspected?
GRILL39 was last inspected on 19 September 2025, 9 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 GRILL39?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 GRILL39 compare to other places in Cumberland?
84% of the 2,490 rated food businesses in Cumberland hold the top rating of 5, and GRILL39 is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cumberland Council inspects GRILL39 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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