The Original John's Plaice food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Cumberland
The Original John's Plaice 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 19 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: The Original Johns Plaice, Cardewlees, CA5 6LG
How it compares in Cumberland
That puts The Original John's Plaice 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 Original John's Plaice | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Original John's Plaice 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 Original John's Plaice, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| M & L Richardson & Sons Ltd Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 2 November 2024 |
| Dobbies Garden World Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2024 |
| Orton Grange Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 November 2024 |
| Cranstons Foodhall Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
Questions about The Original John's Plaice
What is The Original John's Plaice's food hygiene rating?
The Original John's Plaice has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cumberland Council on 19 October 2024.
Is The Original John's Plaice 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 Original John's Plaice last inspected?
The Original John's Plaice was last inspected on 19 October 2024, 20 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 Original John's Plaice?
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 The Original John's Plaice compare to other places in Cumberland?
84% of the 2,490 rated food businesses in Cumberland hold the top rating of 5, and The Original John's Plaice is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cumberland Council inspects The Original John's Plaice 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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