Morton West Chinese Takeaway food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Cumberland
Morton West Chinese Takeaway holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 27 November 2025, 7 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: Morton West Takeaway, 18 Hutton Way, Carlisle, CA2 7TH
How it compares in Cumberland
In Cumberland, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Morton West Chinese Takeaway sits behind roughly 2,087 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,087 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 285 | 11% | ← Morton West Chinese Takeaway | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Morton West Chinese Takeaway 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 Morton West Chinese Takeaway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspens Services Ltd - Yewdale Primary School School/college/university | 244 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2026 |
| Belle Vue Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2018 |
| Belle Vue Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Barchester Healthcare Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Asda Express PFS Morton Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2024 |
| Belle Vue Church of the Nazarene Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2024 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 August 2021 |
| Applegarth Healthcare Limited Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
Questions about Morton West Chinese Takeaway
What is Morton West Chinese Takeaway's food hygiene rating?
Morton West Chinese Takeaway has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cumberland Council on 27 November 2025.
Is Morton West Chinese Takeaway safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Morton West Chinese Takeaway last inspected?
Morton West Chinese Takeaway was last inspected on 27 November 2025, 7 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 Morton West Chinese Takeaway?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Morton West Chinese Takeaway compare to other places in Cumberland?
84% of the 2,490 rated food businesses in Cumberland hold the top rating of 5, while Morton West Chinese Takeaway holds a 4. 285 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cumberland Council inspects Morton West Chinese Takeaway 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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