AW Bistro food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cumberland
AW Bistro holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 31 August 2025, 10 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: Armstrong Watson LLP, James Watson House, CA1 2UU
How it compares in Cumberland
That puts AW Bistro 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% | ← AW Bistro | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 AW Bistro 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 AW Bistro, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Borderway Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| C J Catering Other catering premises | 218 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| A Chung Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 439 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
| Botcherby Community Centre Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2023 |
| Bee Bakery Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Carnaud Metal Box Plc - Sodexho Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Arroyo Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2023 |
| Carlisle Alternative Provision School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
Questions about AW Bistro
What is AW Bistro's food hygiene rating?
AW Bistro has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cumberland Council on 31 August 2025.
Is AW Bistro 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was AW Bistro last inspected?
AW Bistro was last inspected on 31 August 2025, 10 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 AW Bistro?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does AW Bistro compare to other places in Cumberland?
84% of the 2,490 rated food businesses in Cumberland hold the top rating of 5, and AW Bistro is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cumberland Council inspects AW Bistro 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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