Station Minimarket food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cumberland
Station Minimarket holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 17 April 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: 33 Station Street, CA13 9QW
How it compares in Cumberland
In Cumberland, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Station Minimarket sits behind roughly 2,372 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,087 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 285 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 88 | 4% | ← Station Minimarket | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Station Minimarket 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 Station Minimarket, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pedro's (Cockermouth) Takeaway/sandwich shop | 7 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2024 |
| Costa Coffee (Cockermouth) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza (Cockermouth) Takeaway/sandwich shop | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2024 |
| Premier Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 32 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 21 May 2024 |
| The Tithe Tap Pub/bar/nightclub | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2024 |
| W Lindsay & Sons Retailers - other | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Fiza Spice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 54 yards away | 4 - Good | 19 June 2025 |
| Full House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 54 yards away | 4 - Good | 29 January 2026 |
Questions about Station Minimarket
What is Station Minimarket's food hygiene rating?
Station Minimarket has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Cumberland Council on 17 April 2024.
Is Station Minimarket safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Station Minimarket last inspected?
Station Minimarket was last inspected on 17 April 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 Station Minimarket?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Station Minimarket compare to other places in Cumberland?
84% of the 2,490 rated food businesses in Cumberland hold the top rating of 5, while Station Minimarket holds a 3. 88 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cumberland Council inspects Station Minimarket 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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