Vine Hotel food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cumberland
Vine Hotel 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 5 September 2024, 22 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: Market Place, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 7JG
How it compares in Cumberland
That puts Vine Hotel 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% | ← Vine Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Vine Hotel 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 Vine Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| K Kinsella & Daughters Ltd Retailers - other | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2023 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| Anchor Vaults Pub/bar/nightclub | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Charcoal Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Greggs Plc Retailers - other | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Harbour Youth Project Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2023 |
| Cross's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 November 2023 |
| Grandma's Pantry Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
Questions about Vine Hotel
What is Vine Hotel's food hygiene rating?
Vine Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cumberland Council on 5 September 2024.
Is Vine Hotel 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 Vine Hotel last inspected?
Vine Hotel was last inspected on 5 September 2024, 22 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 Vine Hotel?
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 Vine Hotel compare to other places in Cumberland?
84% of the 2,490 rated food businesses in Cumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Vine Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cumberland Council inspects Vine Hotel 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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