The New Century Chinese Takeaway food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Cumberland
The New Century Chinese Takeaway holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: The New Century Chinese Takeaway, 12 Edward Street, Carlisle, CA1 2JE
How it compares in Cumberland
That puts The New Century Chinese Takeaway 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 New Century Chinese Takeaway | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The New Century Chinese Takeaway 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 New Century Chinese Takeaway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brook Street Primary School School/college/university | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| Abbey Court Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2024 |
| Arkale Lodge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2023 |
| Carlisle South End Constitutional Club Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Bangkok Thai Food & Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 284 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2025 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 340 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2020 |
| 108 Mealbank, Hebron Evangelical Church Other catering premises | 340 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 January 2020 |
| Asda Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 358 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
Questions about The New Century Chinese Takeaway
What is The New Century Chinese Takeaway's food hygiene rating?
The New Century Chinese Takeaway has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cumberland Council on 16 October 2024.
Is The New Century Chinese Takeaway 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The New Century Chinese Takeaway last inspected?
The New Century Chinese Takeaway was last inspected on 16 October 2024, 20 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 The New Century Chinese Takeaway?
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 The New Century Chinese Takeaway compare to other places in Cumberland?
84% of the 2,490 rated food businesses in Cumberland hold the top rating of 5, and The New Century Chinese Takeaway is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cumberland Council inspects The New Century Chinese Takeaway 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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