Top Stop Takeaway food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Cumberland
Top Stop 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 11 February 2026, 5 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: 3 Botchergate, Carlisle, CA1 1QP
How it compares in Cumberland
That puts Top Stop 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% | ← Top Stop 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 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 Top Stop 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 Top Stop Takeaway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alien Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Bar Solo Pub/bar/nightclub | 19 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2025 |
| Caledonian Pub/bar/nightclub | 19 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2017 |
| Amigos Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 21 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 August 2024 |
| Base Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | 30 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
| Buddha Bowl Takeaway/sandwich shop | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Below Pub/bar/nightclub | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2023 |
| Carlisle Station Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2024 |
Questions about Top Stop Takeaway
What is Top Stop Takeaway's food hygiene rating?
Top Stop Takeaway has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cumberland Council on 11 February 2026.
Is Top Stop 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 Top Stop Takeaway last inspected?
Top Stop Takeaway was last inspected on 11 February 2026, 5 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 Top Stop 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Top Stop Takeaway compare to other places in Cumberland?
84% of the 2,490 rated food businesses in Cumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Top Stop Takeaway is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cumberland Council inspects Top Stop 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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