The Gillford Centre food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cumberland
The Gillford Centre holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 November 2024, 19 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: Gillford Centre, Upperby Road, Carlisle, CA2 4JE
How it compares in Cumberland
That puts The Gillford Centre 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 Gillford Centre | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Gillford Centre 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 Gillford Centre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Harvey Goodwin School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Blackwell Bites Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 December 2024 |
| Bobby's Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Carlisle Dementia Centre Parkfield Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Aspens Services Ltd - Petteril Bank School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2023 |
| Asda Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2026 |
Questions about The Gillford Centre
What is The Gillford Centre's food hygiene rating?
The Gillford Centre has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cumberland Council on 19 November 2024.
Is The Gillford Centre 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Gillford Centre last inspected?
The Gillford Centre was last inspected on 19 November 2024, 19 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 Gillford Centre?
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 Gillford Centre compare to other places in Cumberland?
84% of the 2,490 rated food businesses in Cumberland hold the top rating of 5, and The Gillford Centre is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cumberland Council inspects The Gillford Centre 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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