The Three Tuns food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cumberland
The Three Tuns 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 6 June 2018, more than 8 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: Scotch Street, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 7NU
How it compares in Cumberland
In Cumberland, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so The Three Tuns 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% | ← The Three Tuns | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Three Tuns 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 The Three Tuns, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Masonic Hall Pub/bar/nightclub | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2023 |
| Granny Wongs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| A B C Day Nursery Caring Premises | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Joe Bananas Pub/bar/nightclub | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 July 2024 |
| Foyer Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 228 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Euro Mini Market Retailers - other | 269 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2023 |
| La'al Tattie Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 270 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2024 |
| Darling Manor Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 305 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2024 |
Questions about The Three Tuns
What is The Three Tuns's food hygiene rating?
The Three Tuns has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cumberland Council on 6 June 2018.
Is The Three Tuns 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 The Three Tuns last inspected?
The Three Tuns was last inspected on 6 June 2018, more than 8 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 The Three Tuns?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Three Tuns compare to other places in Cumberland?
84% of the 2,490 rated food businesses in Cumberland hold the top rating of 5, while The Three Tuns holds a 4. 285 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cumberland Council inspects The Three Tuns 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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