Caldew School Kitchen food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Cumberland
Caldew School Kitchen holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 28 April 2026, 2 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: Caldew Secondary School, Carlisle Road, Dalston, CA5 7NN
How it compares in Cumberland
That puts Caldew School Kitchen 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% | ← Caldew School Kitchen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Caldew School Kitchen 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 Caldew School Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Michaels C E Primary School School/college/university | 271 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2025 |
| Nestle Canteen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 315 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2025 |
| Dalston Pharmacy Retailers - other | 385 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2019 |
| Blue Bell Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 May 2025 |
| Co-operative Store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Dalston Fryer Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2024 |
| The Country Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Carrock Meats Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
Questions about Caldew School Kitchen
What is Caldew School Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
Caldew School Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cumberland Council on 28 April 2026.
Is Caldew School Kitchen 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Caldew School Kitchen last inspected?
Caldew School Kitchen was last inspected on 28 April 2026, 2 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 Caldew School Kitchen?
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 Caldew School Kitchen compare to other places in Cumberland?
84% of the 2,490 rated food businesses in Cumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Caldew School Kitchen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cumberland Council inspects Caldew School Kitchen 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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