The Esk Cafe food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Cumberland
The Esk Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 17 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: Border Cod, 4 English Street, Longtown, CA6 5SD
How it compares in Cumberland
That puts The Esk Cafe 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 Esk Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Esk Cafe 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 Esk Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cobbles Sandwich Shop Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2024 |
| Graham Arms Inn Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Spice Fusion Takeaway/sandwich shop | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Classic Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Border Hog Roast Other catering premises | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Julie Vevers Ltd Retailers - other | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2019 |
| The Lunch Box Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Hills Deli (Cafe) Retailers - other | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
Questions about The Esk Cafe
What is The Esk Cafe's food hygiene rating?
The Esk Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cumberland Council on 17 January 2025.
Is The Esk Cafe 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Esk Cafe last inspected?
The Esk Cafe was last inspected on 17 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 The Esk Cafe?
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 Esk Cafe compare to other places in Cumberland?
84% of the 2,490 rated food businesses in Cumberland hold the top rating of 5, and The Esk Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cumberland Council inspects The Esk Cafe 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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