Happy Garden food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Cumberland
Happy Garden 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 7 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Happy Garden, 42 Portland Place, Carlisle, CA1 1RL
How it compares in Cumberland
That puts Happy Garden 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% | ← Happy Garden | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Happy Garden 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 Happy Garden, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box Arena Pub/bar/nightclub | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2024 |
| Casa Crisci Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2019 |
| Biggies Takeaway/sandwich shop | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Berlin Doner and Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Border Rambler Pub/bar/nightclub | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2023 |
| Black Jug Catering Other catering premises | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Bar Solo Pub/bar/nightclub | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2025 |
| Caledonian Pub/bar/nightclub | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2017 |
Questions about Happy Garden
What is Happy Garden's food hygiene rating?
Happy Garden has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cumberland Council on 7 June 2024.
Is Happy Garden 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 Happy Garden last inspected?
Happy Garden was last inspected on 7 June 2024, more than 2 years 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 Happy Garden?
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 Happy Garden compare to other places in Cumberland?
84% of the 2,490 rated food businesses in Cumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Happy Garden is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cumberland Council inspects Happy Garden 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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