Whitehaven RLFC food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cumberland
Whitehaven RLFC holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 March 2026, 3 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: Recreation Ground, Coach Road, Whitehaven, CA28 9DD
How it compares in Cumberland
That puts Whitehaven RLFC 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% | ← Whitehaven RLFC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Whitehaven RLFC 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 Whitehaven RLFC, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monkwray School School/college/university | 366 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2024 |
| Marchon Sports & Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 413 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2023 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2024 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Home Bargains Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Iceland Foods Plc Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2023 |
| Castle Knights Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2023 |
| Kells ARLFC Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2023 |
Questions about Whitehaven RLFC
What is Whitehaven RLFC's food hygiene rating?
Whitehaven RLFC has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cumberland Council on 20 March 2026.
Is Whitehaven RLFC 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Whitehaven RLFC last inspected?
Whitehaven RLFC was last inspected on 20 March 2026, 3 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 Whitehaven RLFC?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Whitehaven RLFC compare to other places in Cumberland?
84% of the 2,490 rated food businesses in Cumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Whitehaven RLFC is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cumberland Council inspects Whitehaven RLFC 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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