St Beghs Social Centre food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cumberland
St Beghs Social Centre 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 11 February 2023, more than 3 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: St Beghs Social Club, Coach Road, Whitehaven, CA28 7TE
How it compares in Cumberland
In Cumberland, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so St Beghs Social Centre 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% | ← St Beghs Social Centre | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 St Beghs Social Centre 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 St Beghs Social Centre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marchon Sports & Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2023 |
| Castle Knights Pub/bar/nightclub | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2023 |
| Applegreen Retailers - other | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2023 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 203 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2023 |
| B & M Retail Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2024 |
| Mcdonalds Restaurants Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Bethany House Residential Home Caring Premises | 233 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
| Chase Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 233 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2024 |
Questions about St Beghs Social Centre
What is St Beghs Social Centre's food hygiene rating?
St Beghs Social Centre has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cumberland Council on 11 February 2023.
Is St Beghs Social Centre 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 St Beghs Social Centre last inspected?
St Beghs Social Centre was last inspected on 11 February 2023, more than 3 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 St Beghs Social Centre?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does St Beghs Social Centre compare to other places in Cumberland?
84% of the 2,490 rated food businesses in Cumberland hold the top rating of 5, while St Beghs Social Centre holds a 4. 285 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cumberland Council inspects St Beghs Social Centre 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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