Howard Court Care Home Limited food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Cumberland
Howard Court Care Home Limited holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises 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 27 June 2025, 12 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Howard Court Residential Care Home, Howard Arms Lane, Brampton, CA8 1NH
How it compares in Cumberland
In Cumberland, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Howard Court Care Home Limited 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% | ← Howard Court Care Home Limited | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Howard Court Care Home Limited 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 Howard Court Care Home Limited, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cranstons Ltd Retailers - other | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Chisholm Bookmakers Ltd Retailers - other | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2017 |
| Half Moon Wholefoods Retailers - other | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Off the Wall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| The Sandwich Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| The Capon Tree Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 63 yards away | 4 - Good | 6 May 2026 |
| Hoi Sun Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 63 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 27 November 2025 |
| Howard Arms Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 63 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 5 November 2025 |
Questions about Howard Court Care Home Limited
What is Howard Court Care Home Limited's food hygiene rating?
Howard Court Care Home Limited has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cumberland Council on 27 June 2025.
Is Howard Court Care Home Limited 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 care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Howard Court Care Home Limited last inspected?
Howard Court Care Home Limited was last inspected on 27 June 2025, 12 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 Howard Court Care Home Limited?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Howard Court Care Home Limited compare to other places in Cumberland?
84% of the 2,490 rated food businesses in Cumberland hold the top rating of 5, while Howard Court Care Home Limited holds a 4. 285 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cumberland Council inspects Howard Court Care Home Limited 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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