Border Kitchen food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Cumberland
Border Kitchen holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 7 February 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 4, Borders Business Park, Longtown, CA6 5TD
How it compares in Cumberland
That puts Border Kitchen 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% | ← Border Kitchen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Border Kitchen 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 Border Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patersons Fruit and Veg Retailers - other | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2023 |
| Patersons Fresh Retailers - other | 225 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2023 |
| Moat Village Hall Other catering premises | 284 yards away | Exempt | |
| W Kirkup and Sons Butchers Retailers - other | 394 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Graham Arms Inn Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 415 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| The Cobbles Sandwich Shop Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2024 |
| The Esk Cafe Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2025 |
| Aspens Services Ltd - Longtown Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
Questions about Border Kitchen
What is Border Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
Border Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cumberland Council on 7 February 2024.
Is Border Kitchen 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Border Kitchen last inspected?
Border Kitchen was last inspected on 7 February 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 Border Kitchen?
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 Border Kitchen compare to other places in Cumberland?
84% of the 2,490 rated food businesses in Cumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Border Kitchen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cumberland Council inspects Border Kitchen 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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