Premier Inn (Carlisle M6 Jct 44) food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Cumberland
Premier Inn (Carlisle M6 Jct 44) holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 26 November 2025, 7 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: Premier Inn, Parkhouse Road, Carlisle, CA3 0JR
How it compares in Cumberland
That puts Premier Inn (Carlisle M6 Jct 44) 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% | ← Premier Inn (Carlisle M6 Jct 44) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Premier Inn (Carlisle M6 Jct 44) 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 Premier Inn (Carlisle M6 Jct 44), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Asda Store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 365 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| Compass Group UK & Ireland Ltd - Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 365 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| Carlisle Community Help - Affordable Food Hub Distributors/Transporters | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 December 2021 |
| Coach & Horses Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Aupa Street Food Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2025 |
| Carlisle Mencap Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
| Cafe on the Green Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
Questions about Premier Inn (Carlisle M6 Jct 44)
What is Premier Inn (Carlisle M6 Jct 44)'s food hygiene rating?
Premier Inn (Carlisle M6 Jct 44) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cumberland Council on 26 November 2025.
Is Premier Inn (Carlisle M6 Jct 44) 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Premier Inn (Carlisle M6 Jct 44) last inspected?
Premier Inn (Carlisle M6 Jct 44) was last inspected on 26 November 2025, 7 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 Premier Inn (Carlisle M6 Jct 44)?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Premier Inn (Carlisle M6 Jct 44) compare to other places in Cumberland?
84% of the 2,490 rated food businesses in Cumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Premier Inn (Carlisle M6 Jct 44) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cumberland Council inspects Premier Inn (Carlisle M6 Jct 44) 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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Premier Inn (Carlisle M6 Jct 44) is one of 562 rated food businesses in Carlisle. See every hygiene rating in Carlisle →
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