Whytes Cafe Bar food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Cumberland
Whytes Cafe Bar 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 5 November 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: Whytes Cafe Bar, 1 Carlyles Court, Carlisle, CA3 8RY
How it compares in Cumberland
That puts Whytes Cafe Bar 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% | ← Whytes Cafe Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Whytes Cafe Bar 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 Whytes Cafe Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beirut Bites Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Carlisle Cathedral Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 November 2024 |
| Asian Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2025 |
| Carlisle World Shop Retailers - other | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Bob and Berts Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2025 |
| Bordo Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Carlisle Foodbank Retailers - other | 183 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 208 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
Questions about Whytes Cafe Bar
What is Whytes Cafe Bar's food hygiene rating?
Whytes Cafe Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cumberland Council on 5 November 2024.
Is Whytes Cafe Bar 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 Whytes Cafe Bar last inspected?
Whytes Cafe Bar was last inspected on 5 November 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 Whytes Cafe Bar?
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 Whytes Cafe Bar compare to other places in Cumberland?
84% of the 2,490 rated food businesses in Cumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Whytes Cafe Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cumberland Council inspects Whytes Cafe Bar 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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