The Sailors Return food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cumberland
The Sailors Return holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 20 November 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 17 King Street, CA15 6AJ
How it compares in Cumberland
In Cumberland, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so The Sailors Return sits behind roughly 2,087 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,087 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 285 | 11% | ← The Sailors Return | |
| 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 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 The Sailors Return 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 The Sailors Return, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Quays Takeaway/sandwich shop | 9 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Redby Coffee Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Maryport Tandoori Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Portobello Wood Fired Maryport Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 136 yards away | 4 - Good | 3 March 2026 |
| Maryport Labour Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 172 yards away | 4 - Good | 6 December 2019 |
| Maryport Born & Bread Retailers - other | 183 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2024 |
| Spudley's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| A F Norman Chemists Retailers - other | 196 yards away | Exempt |
Questions about The Sailors Return
What is The Sailors Return's food hygiene rating?
The Sailors Return has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cumberland Council on 20 November 2024.
Is The Sailors Return safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Sailors Return last inspected?
The Sailors Return was last inspected on 20 November 2024, 19 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 The Sailors Return?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Sailors Return compare to other places in Cumberland?
84% of the 2,490 rated food businesses in Cumberland hold the top rating of 5, while The Sailors Return holds a 4. 285 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cumberland Council inspects The Sailors Return 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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The Sailors Return is one of 107 rated food businesses in Maryport. See every hygiene rating in Maryport →
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