Border Kitchens food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cumberland
Border Kitchens holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 2 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: C & D Farmers Mart Townfoot, Longtown, Cumbria, CA6 5LY
How it compares in Cumberland
That puts Border Kitchens 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% | ← Border Kitchens | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Border Kitchens 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 Border Kitchens, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsland Chinese Take Away Takeaway/sandwich shop | 327 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| The Sycamore Tree Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 333 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2024 |
| The Globe Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | 357 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Spar Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 365 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2023 |
| Spar Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 429 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2024 |
| Classic Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 437 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Hills Deli (Cafe) Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| Spice Fusion Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
Questions about Border Kitchens
What is Border Kitchens's food hygiene rating?
Border Kitchens has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cumberland Council on 2 October 2024.
Is Border Kitchens 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Border Kitchens last inspected?
Border Kitchens was last inspected on 2 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 Border Kitchens?
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 Border Kitchens compare to other places in Cumberland?
84% of the 2,490 rated food businesses in Cumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Border Kitchens is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cumberland Council inspects Border Kitchens 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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