The Country Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cumberland
The Country Shop holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 21 February 2022, more than 4 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: The Country Shop, 7 Scalegate Road, Carlisle, CA2 4LA
How it compares in Cumberland
In Cumberland, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so The Country Shop 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 Country Shop | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Country Shop 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 Country Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Harvey Goodwin School School/college/university | 325 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Blackwell Bites Other catering premises | 411 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 December 2024 |
| Bobby's Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Carlisle Dementia Centre Parkfield Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Asda Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2026 |
| Carlisle Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
| Carlisle South End Constitutional Club Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
Questions about The Country Shop
What is The Country Shop's food hygiene rating?
The Country Shop has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cumberland Council on 21 February 2022.
Is The Country Shop 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Country Shop last inspected?
The Country Shop was last inspected on 21 February 2022, more than 4 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 Country Shop?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Country Shop compare to other places in Cumberland?
84% of the 2,490 rated food businesses in Cumberland hold the top rating of 5, while The Country Shop holds a 4. 285 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cumberland Council inspects The Country Shop 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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