The Sandwich Mill food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Cumberland
The Sandwich Mill holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 7 August 2025, 11 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: The Sandwich Mill, 44 Shaddongate, Carlisle, CA2 5UB
How it compares in Cumberland
That puts The Sandwich Mill 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 Sandwich Mill | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Sandwich Mill 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 Sandwich Mill, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bobbin Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 December 2024 |
| Ballyhoo Boutique Nursery Other catering premises | 226 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Carlisle Christian Fellowship Other catering premises | 390 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2018 |
| Aspens Services Ltd - Caldew Lea School School/college/university | 405 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 406 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Amatos Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 425 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2024 |
| Anatolia Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 425 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Carlisle Dance Academy Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 November 2017 |
Questions about The Sandwich Mill
What is The Sandwich Mill's food hygiene rating?
The Sandwich Mill has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cumberland Council on 7 August 2025.
Is The Sandwich Mill 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Sandwich Mill last inspected?
The Sandwich Mill was last inspected on 7 August 2025, 11 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 Sandwich Mill?
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 Sandwich Mill compare to other places in Cumberland?
84% of the 2,490 rated food businesses in Cumberland hold the top rating of 5, and The Sandwich Mill is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cumberland Council inspects The Sandwich Mill 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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