W Kirkup and Sons Butchers food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cumberland
W Kirkup and Sons Butchers 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
This is a fresh result: W Kirkup and Sons Butchers was inspected on 3 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: W Kirkup and Sons, 4b Swan Street, Longtown, CA6 5UX
How it compares in Cumberland
That puts W Kirkup and Sons Butchers 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% | ← W Kirkup and Sons Butchers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 W Kirkup and Sons Butchers 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 W Kirkup and Sons Butchers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspens Services Ltd - Longtown Primary School School/college/university | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Moat Village Hall Other catering premises | 130 yards away | Exempt | |
| Pear Tree Nursery Other catering premises | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2020 |
| Eskdale House Residential Home Caring Premises | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Eagle Snacks Other catering premises | 264 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2025 |
| Patersons Fresh Retailers - other | 279 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2023 |
| Patersons Fruit and Veg Retailers - other | 290 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2023 |
| Border Hog Roast Other catering premises | 298 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
Questions about W Kirkup and Sons Butchers
What is W Kirkup and Sons Butchers's food hygiene rating?
W Kirkup and Sons Butchers has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cumberland Council on 3 June 2026.
Is W Kirkup and Sons Butchers 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 W Kirkup and Sons Butchers last inspected?
W Kirkup and Sons Butchers was last inspected on 3 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 W Kirkup and Sons Butchers?
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 W Kirkup and Sons Butchers compare to other places in Cumberland?
84% of the 2,490 rated food businesses in Cumberland hold the top rating of 5, and W Kirkup and Sons Butchers is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cumberland Council inspects W Kirkup and Sons Butchers 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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