Newtown Convenience Store (Post Office) food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cumberland
Newtown Convenience Store (Post Office) holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 24 January 2026, 5 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: Newtown Road Post Office, 109 Newtown Road, Carlisle, CA2 7JJ
How it compares in Cumberland
That puts Newtown Convenience Store (Post Office) 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% | ← Newtown Convenience Store (Post Office) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Newtown Convenience Store (Post Office) 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 Newtown Convenience Store (Post Office), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspens Services Ltd - Newtown Primary School School/college/university | 237 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Caddys Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 380 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Applegarth Healthcare Limited Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| B&M Bargains Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2026 |
| Aspens Services Ltd - Caldew Lea School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 August 2021 |
| Barchester Healthcare Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Belle Vue Church of the Nazarene Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2024 |
Questions about Newtown Convenience Store (Post Office)
What is Newtown Convenience Store (Post Office)'s food hygiene rating?
Newtown Convenience Store (Post Office) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cumberland Council on 24 January 2026.
Is Newtown Convenience Store (Post Office) 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Newtown Convenience Store (Post Office) last inspected?
Newtown Convenience Store (Post Office) was last inspected on 24 January 2026, 5 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 Newtown Convenience Store (Post Office)?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Newtown Convenience Store (Post Office) compare to other places in Cumberland?
84% of the 2,490 rated food businesses in Cumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Newtown Convenience Store (Post Office) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cumberland Council inspects Newtown Convenience Store (Post Office) 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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