The String Of Horses food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cumberland
The String Of Horses holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 March 2025, 16 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: String Of Horses Inn, Faugh, CA8 9EG
How it compares in Cumberland
That puts The String Of Horses 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% | ← The String Of Horses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 The String Of Horses 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 The String Of Horses, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pheasant Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
| CPH Committee Cumwhitton Village Hall Other catering premises | 1.7 miles away | Exempt | |
| The Stone Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
| Hayton C of E Primary School School/college/university | 1.7 miles away | Exempt | |
| Linton Bowling Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.1 miles away | Exempt | |
| Co-operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Sally's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2024 |
| The Watson Hall Other catering premises | 2.1 miles away | Exempt |
Questions about The String Of Horses
What is The String Of Horses's food hygiene rating?
The String Of Horses has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cumberland Council on 4 March 2025.
Is The String Of Horses 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The String Of Horses last inspected?
The String Of Horses was last inspected on 4 March 2025, 16 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 The String Of Horses?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 The String Of Horses compare to other places in Cumberland?
84% of the 2,490 rated food businesses in Cumberland hold the top rating of 5, and The String Of Horses is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cumberland Council inspects The String Of Horses 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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