Half Moon Wholefoods food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cumberland
Half Moon Wholefoods holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 March 2026, 4 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: Half Moon Wholefoods, 14 Front Street, Brampton, CA8 1NG
How it compares in Cumberland
That puts Half Moon Wholefoods 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% | ← Half Moon Wholefoods | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Half Moon Wholefoods 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 Half Moon Wholefoods, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chisholm Bookmakers Ltd Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2017 |
| Off the Wall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| The Sandwich Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| The Capon Tree Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 4 - Good | 6 May 2026 |
| Hoi Sun Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 27 November 2025 |
| Howard Arms Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 5 November 2025 |
| Brampton Tandoori Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 23 March 2026 |
| Cranstons Ltd Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
Questions about Half Moon Wholefoods
What is Half Moon Wholefoods's food hygiene rating?
Half Moon Wholefoods has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cumberland Council on 3 March 2026.
Is Half Moon Wholefoods 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Half Moon Wholefoods last inspected?
Half Moon Wholefoods was last inspected on 3 March 2026, 4 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 Half Moon Wholefoods?
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 Half Moon Wholefoods compare to other places in Cumberland?
84% of the 2,490 rated food businesses in Cumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Half Moon Wholefoods is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cumberland Council inspects Half Moon Wholefoods 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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