Irthington School Canteen food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Cumberland
Irthington School Canteen holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the school kitchen 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 5 November 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: Irthington Village School, Irthington, CA6 4NJ
How it compares in Cumberland
In Cumberland, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Irthington School Canteen 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% | ← Irthington School Canteen | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Irthington 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 Irthington School Canteen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sally Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 4 - Good | 26 November 2025 |
| Neaum Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| The Fleece at Ruleholme Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 4 - Good | 21 January 2026 |
| Orchard House Bed & Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2019 |
Questions about Irthington School Canteen
What is Irthington School Canteen's food hygiene rating?
Irthington School Canteen has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cumberland Council on 5 November 2024.
Is Irthington School Canteen 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 school kitchen to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Irthington School Canteen last inspected?
Irthington School Canteen was last inspected on 5 November 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 Irthington School Canteen?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Irthington School Canteen compare to other places in Cumberland?
84% of the 2,490 rated food businesses in Cumberland hold the top rating of 5, while Irthington School Canteen holds a 4. 285 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cumberland Council inspects Irthington 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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