Red Admiral food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cumberland
Red Admiral 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 11 March 2026, 4 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: The Red Admiral, Gosforth, Cumbria, CA20 1BP
How it compares in Cumberland
That puts Red Admiral 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% | ← Red Admiral | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Red Admiral 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 Red Admiral, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Olive Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2023 |
| Lion & Lamb Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
| Lakeland Red Coffee Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2024 |
| Gosforth Bakery Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2024 |
| Yam Frae Yam Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2024 |
| Bradbury House Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Westlakes Coach House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2019 |
| Gosforth Hall Inn Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
Questions about Red Admiral
What is Red Admiral's food hygiene rating?
Red Admiral has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cumberland Council on 11 March 2026.
Is Red Admiral 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 Red Admiral last inspected?
Red Admiral was last inspected on 11 March 2026, 4 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 Red Admiral?
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 Red Admiral compare to other places in Cumberland?
84% of the 2,490 rated food businesses in Cumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Red Admiral is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cumberland Council inspects Red Admiral 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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