New City Chinese food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Cumberland
New City Chinese 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 5 March 2025, 16 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: New City Chinese, 101-103 London Road, Carlisle, CA1 2LS
How it compares in Cumberland
That puts New City Chinese 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% | ← New City Chinese | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 New City Chinese 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 New City Chinese, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlisle Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
| Asda Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2026 |
| Arkale Lodge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 236 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2023 |
| Brook Street Primary School School/college/university | 267 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| Carlisle South End Constitutional Club Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 355 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Abbey Court Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 365 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2024 |
| Bangkok Thai Food & Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2025 |
Questions about New City Chinese
What is New City Chinese's food hygiene rating?
New City Chinese has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cumberland Council on 5 March 2025.
Is New City Chinese 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 New City Chinese last inspected?
New City Chinese was last inspected on 5 March 2025, 16 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 New City Chinese?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does New City Chinese compare to other places in Cumberland?
84% of the 2,490 rated food businesses in Cumberland hold the top rating of 5, and New City Chinese is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cumberland Council inspects New City Chinese 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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