Austin Friars Canteen food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Cumberland
Austin Friars Canteen holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 November 2025, 8 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: Austin Friars Saint Monicas School, Etterby Scaur, Carlisle, CA3 9PB
How it compares in Cumberland
That puts Austin Friars Canteen 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% | ← Austin Friars Canteen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Austin Friars Canteen 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 Austin Friars Canteen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2026 |
| Bannatyne's Fitness Limited Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 September 2024 |
| Adeline's Tearoom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
| Adriano's Italian Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
| Carlisle Foodbank Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Anatolia Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Amatos Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2024 |
| Caddys Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
Questions about Austin Friars Canteen
What is Austin Friars Canteen's food hygiene rating?
Austin Friars Canteen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cumberland Council on 11 November 2025.
Is Austin Friars Canteen 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Austin Friars Canteen last inspected?
Austin Friars Canteen was last inspected on 11 November 2025, 8 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 Austin Friars Canteen?
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 Austin Friars Canteen compare to other places in Cumberland?
84% of the 2,490 rated food businesses in Cumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Austin Friars Canteen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cumberland Council inspects Austin Friars Canteen 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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