Crooked River Beer Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cumberland
Crooked River Beer Shop holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 October 2025, 9 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: 24 Market Place, CA13 9NQ
How it compares in Cumberland
That puts Crooked River Beer Shop 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% | ← Crooked River Beer Shop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Crooked River Beer Shop 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 Crooked River Beer Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allerdale Court & Blocks Steakhouse Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 15 yards away | 4 - Good | 5 November 2025 |
| Castlegate Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 32 yards away | 4 - Good | 20 October 2021 |
| Bamboo Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| The Castle Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2025 |
| Goodness and Grain Retailers - other | 44 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Coffee Kitchen Bakery Retailers - other | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Yummies Waffles & Shakes Retailers - other | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| King's Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 yards away | 4 - Good | 26 September 2025 |
Questions about Crooked River Beer Shop
What is Crooked River Beer Shop's food hygiene rating?
Crooked River Beer Shop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cumberland Council on 3 October 2025.
Is Crooked River Beer Shop 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Crooked River Beer Shop last inspected?
Crooked River Beer Shop was last inspected on 3 October 2025, 9 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 Crooked River Beer Shop?
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 Crooked River Beer Shop compare to other places in Cumberland?
84% of the 2,490 rated food businesses in Cumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Crooked River Beer Shop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cumberland Council inspects Crooked River Beer Shop 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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