The Thin White Duke food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cumberland
The Thin White Duke 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
This is a fresh result: The Thin White Duke was inspected on 10 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Thin White Duke, 1 Devonshire Street, Carlisle, CA3 8LG
How it compares in Cumberland
That puts The Thin White Duke 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% | ← The Thin White Duke | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Thin White Duke 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 Thin White Duke, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boots Retailers - other | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2026 |
| Admiral Slots Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Buddha Bowl Takeaway/sandwich shop | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Base Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
| Amigos Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 189 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 August 2024 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 204 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Alien Pub/bar/nightclub | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Bar Solo Pub/bar/nightclub | 214 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2025 |
Questions about The Thin White Duke
What is The Thin White Duke's food hygiene rating?
The Thin White Duke has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cumberland Council on 10 June 2026.
Is The Thin White Duke 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 The Thin White Duke last inspected?
The Thin White Duke was last inspected on 10 June 2026, a month 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 Thin White Duke?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Thin White Duke compare to other places in Cumberland?
84% of the 2,490 rated food businesses in Cumberland hold the top rating of 5, and The Thin White Duke is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cumberland Council inspects The Thin White Duke 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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