The Griffin food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cumberland
The Griffin holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Griffin was inspected on 4 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: The Griffin, Court Square, Carlisle, CA1 1QX
How it compares in Cumberland
That puts The Griffin 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 Griffin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Griffin 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 Griffin, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caffeine Rush Mobile caterer | at this address | 5 - Very good | 31 August 2017 |
| Cafe Local Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 6 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Carlisle Station Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2024 |
| Below Pub/bar/nightclub | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2023 |
| Ali Tandoori Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Alien Pub/bar/nightclub | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Amigos Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 August 2024 |
| Bar Solo Pub/bar/nightclub | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2025 |
Questions about The Griffin
What is The Griffin's food hygiene rating?
The Griffin has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cumberland Council on 4 June 2026.
Is The Griffin 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Griffin last inspected?
The Griffin was last inspected on 4 June 2026, a month 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 Griffin?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Griffin compare to other places in Cumberland?
84% of the 2,490 rated food businesses in Cumberland hold the top rating of 5, and The Griffin is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cumberland Council inspects The Griffin 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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The Griffin is one of 562 rated food businesses in Carlisle. See every hygiene rating in Carlisle →
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