Littles Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cumberland
Littles Arms 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 21 April 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: Little Arms, 83 Trumpet Road, Cleator, CA23 3EH
How it compares in Cumberland
That puts Littles Arms 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% | ← Littles Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Littles Arms 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 Littles Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montreal School School/college/university | 341 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Orion Solutions Ltd School/college/university | 341 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Sproats Newsagents Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2024 |
| Home To Work Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2024 |
| Sproat's Fish Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2023 |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2024 |
| Four Seasons Express Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Copeland Occupational Social Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2023 |
Questions about Littles Arms
What is Littles Arms's food hygiene rating?
Littles Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cumberland Council on 21 April 2023.
Is Littles Arms 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 Littles Arms last inspected?
Littles Arms was last inspected on 21 April 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 Littles Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Littles Arms compare to other places in Cumberland?
84% of the 2,490 rated food businesses in Cumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Littles Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cumberland Council inspects Littles Arms 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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