Box Arena food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cumberland
Box Arena holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 25 January 2024, more than 2 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: Unit 7, Portland Place, Carlisle, CA1 1RL
How it compares in Cumberland
That puts Box Arena 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% | ← Box Arena | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Box Arena 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 Box Arena, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berlin Doner and Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Border Rambler Pub/bar/nightclub | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2023 |
| Bar 32 Pub/bar/nightclub | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Ali Tandoori Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Casa Crisci Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2019 |
| Bar Solo Pub/bar/nightclub | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2025 |
| Caledonian Pub/bar/nightclub | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2017 |
| Brewdog Carlisle Pub/bar/nightclub | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
Questions about Box Arena
What is Box Arena's food hygiene rating?
Box Arena has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cumberland Council on 25 January 2024.
Is Box Arena 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Box Arena last inspected?
Box Arena was last inspected on 25 January 2024, more than 2 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 Box Arena?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Box Arena compare to other places in Cumberland?
84% of the 2,490 rated food businesses in Cumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Box Arena is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cumberland Council inspects Box Arena 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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