Granny Wongs food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Cumberland
Granny Wongs holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 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: 31 Scotch Street, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 7NS
How it compares in Cumberland
That puts Granny Wongs 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% | ← Granny Wongs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Granny Wongs 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 Granny Wongs, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Masonic Hall Pub/bar/nightclub | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2023 |
| Joe Bananas Pub/bar/nightclub | 134 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 July 2024 |
| A B C Day Nursery Caring Premises | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Euro Mini Market Retailers - other | 225 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2023 |
| La'al Tattie Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2024 |
| Foyer Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 262 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Heron Frozen Foods Retailers - other | 284 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2023 |
| Ali Taj Takeaway/sandwich shop | 296 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
Questions about Granny Wongs
What is Granny Wongs's food hygiene rating?
Granny Wongs has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cumberland Council on 23 March 2026.
Is Granny Wongs 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Granny Wongs last inspected?
Granny Wongs was last inspected on 23 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 Granny Wongs?
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 Granny Wongs compare to other places in Cumberland?
84% of the 2,490 rated food businesses in Cumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Granny Wongs is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cumberland Council inspects Granny Wongs 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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