Tilia food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cumberland
Tilia 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 21 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: Tithe House, Station Road, CA13 9PZ
How it compares in Cumberland
That puts Tilia 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% | ← Tilia | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Tilia 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 Tilia, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Tithe Tap Pub/bar/nightclub | 23 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2024 |
| Cumbrian Baker Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2024 |
| Pedro's (Cockermouth) Takeaway/sandwich shop | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2024 |
| Diamond Take-Away Takeaway/sandwich shop | 56 yards away | 4 - Good | 4 December 2025 |
| Premier Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 57 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 21 May 2024 |
| Station Minimarket Retailers - other | 58 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 17 April 2024 |
| Croft Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2019 |
| Fiza Spice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 71 yards away | 4 - Good | 19 June 2025 |
Questions about Tilia
What is Tilia's food hygiene rating?
Tilia has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cumberland Council on 21 November 2025.
Is Tilia 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 Tilia last inspected?
Tilia was last inspected on 21 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 Tilia?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Tilia compare to other places in Cumberland?
84% of the 2,490 rated food businesses in Cumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Tilia is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cumberland Council inspects Tilia 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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