Crumbs food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Cumberland
Crumbs 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 27 January 2025, 17 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: Crumbs Swan House, 14 The Square, Dalston, CA5 7PY
How it compares in Cumberland
That puts Crumbs 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% | ← Crumbs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Crumbs 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 Crumbs, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carrock Meats Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Blue Bell Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 May 2025 |
| Co-operative Store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Dalston Fryer Takeaway/sandwich shop | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2024 |
| The Country Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Five Senses Hideaway Other catering premises | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2018 |
| Dalston Pharmacy Retailers - other | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2019 |
| St Michaels C E Primary School School/college/university | 265 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2025 |
Questions about Crumbs
What is Crumbs's food hygiene rating?
Crumbs has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cumberland Council on 27 January 2025.
Is Crumbs 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 Crumbs last inspected?
Crumbs was last inspected on 27 January 2025, 17 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 Crumbs?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Crumbs compare to other places in Cumberland?
84% of the 2,490 rated food businesses in Cumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Crumbs is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cumberland Council inspects Crumbs 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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Understanding this rating
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Crumbs is one of 21 rated food businesses in Dalston. See every hygiene rating in Dalston →
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