Distington Community School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Cumberland
Distington Community School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 26 February 2025, 16 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: Church Road, Distington, Cumbria, CA14 5TE
How it compares in Cumberland
That puts Distington Community School 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% | ← Distington Community School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Distington Community School 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 Distington Community School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2023 |
| Anthonys Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 200 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 27 June 2025 |
| West House Caring Premises | 314 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2023 |
| Fleatham Farm Meats Distributors/Transporters | 377 yards away | Exempt | |
| Distington Community and Amateur Spo Pub/bar/nightclub | 436 yards away | 4 - Good | 23 February 2023 |
| Asda Express Greggs (Lillyhall Service Station) Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Asda Express Lillyhall Petrol Filling Station Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2021 |
| Starbucks Coffee Lillyhall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2021 |
Questions about Distington Community School
What is Distington Community School's food hygiene rating?
Distington Community School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cumberland Council on 26 February 2025.
Is Distington Community School 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Distington Community School last inspected?
Distington Community School was last inspected on 26 February 2025, 16 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 Distington Community School?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Distington Community School compare to other places in Cumberland?
84% of the 2,490 rated food businesses in Cumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Distington Community School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cumberland Council inspects Distington Community School 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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