Birdoswald Roman Fort and Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cumberland
Birdoswald Roman Fort and Cafe 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 12 December 2024, 18 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: Birdoswald Roman Fort, Gilsland, CA8 7DD
How it compares in Cumberland
That puts Birdoswald Roman Fort and Cafe 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% | ← Birdoswald Roman Fort and Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Birdoswald Roman Fort and Cafe 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 Birdoswald Roman Fort and Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slack House Organic Farm Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| Gilsland C of E Primary School School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
| House Of Meg Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| The Hollies on the Wall Bed & Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| The Samson Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Temon Treat Box Other catering premises | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Haltwhistle Golf Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| John Watt Catering at DNV Conference Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
Questions about Birdoswald Roman Fort and Cafe
What is Birdoswald Roman Fort and Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Birdoswald Roman Fort and Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cumberland Council on 12 December 2024.
Is Birdoswald Roman Fort and Cafe 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 Birdoswald Roman Fort and Cafe last inspected?
Birdoswald Roman Fort and Cafe was last inspected on 12 December 2024, 18 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 Birdoswald Roman Fort and Cafe?
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 Birdoswald Roman Fort and Cafe compare to other places in Cumberland?
84% of the 2,490 rated food businesses in Cumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Birdoswald Roman Fort and Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cumberland Council inspects Birdoswald Roman Fort and Cafe 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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