The Town Fryer food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Cumberland
The Town Fryer holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 24 October 2024, 20 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: The Fryery, 29 Scotch Street, Carlisle, CA3 8PY
How it compares in Cumberland
That puts The Town Fryer 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% | ← The Town Fryer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Town Fryer 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 The Town Fryer, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2025 |
| Bob and Berts Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2025 |
| Beirut Bites Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Carlisle Foodbank Retailers - other | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Bowling Green (Sodexo Ltd) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| Adriano's Italian Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
| Carlisle World Shop Retailers - other | 214 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Carlisle Cathedral Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 229 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 November 2024 |
Questions about The Town Fryer
What is The Town Fryer's food hygiene rating?
The Town Fryer has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cumberland Council on 24 October 2024.
Is The Town Fryer 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Town Fryer last inspected?
The Town Fryer was last inspected on 24 October 2024, 20 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 The Town Fryer?
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 The Town Fryer compare to other places in Cumberland?
84% of the 2,490 rated food businesses in Cumberland hold the top rating of 5, and The Town Fryer is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cumberland Council inspects The Town Fryer 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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