Great Orton School Canteen food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Cumberland
Great Orton School Canteen 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 14 October 2024, 21 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: Great Orton Primary School, Great Orton, CA5 6NA
How it compares in Cumberland
That puts Great Orton School Canteen 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% | ← Great Orton School Canteen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Great Orton School Canteen 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 Great Orton School Canteen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| R & J Mulholland, Butchers Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| The Wellington Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| Stonehouse Smokery Other catering premises | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| The Royal Oak Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2025 |
| ST Bakes Other catering premises | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2021 |
| Kirkbampton Village Hall Other catering premises | 1.8 miles away | Exempt | |
| Wiggonby C of E School School/college/university | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| The Original John's Plaice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2024 |
Questions about Great Orton School Canteen
What is Great Orton School Canteen's food hygiene rating?
Great Orton School Canteen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cumberland Council on 14 October 2024.
Is Great Orton School Canteen 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 Great Orton School Canteen last inspected?
Great Orton School Canteen was last inspected on 14 October 2024, 21 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 Great Orton School Canteen?
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 Great Orton School Canteen compare to other places in Cumberland?
84% of the 2,490 rated food businesses in Cumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Great Orton School Canteen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cumberland Council inspects Great Orton School Canteen 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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