The Duke of Cumberland food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cumberland
The Duke of Cumberland holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 26 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: Duke Of Cumberland Inn, Castle Carrock, Cumbria, CA8 9LU
How it compares in Cumberland
That puts The Duke of Cumberland 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 Duke of Cumberland | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Duke of Cumberland 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 Duke of Cumberland, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Watson Hall Other catering premises | at this address | Exempt | |
| Aspens Services Ltd - Castle Carrock School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| The Blacksmith's Arms (Talkin) Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2024 |
| The String Of Horses Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| The Boathouse Tearoom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 December 2024 |
| Brampton Golf Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 29 November 2024 |
| The Stone Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
| Hayton C of E Primary School School/college/university | 2.6 miles away | Exempt |
Questions about The Duke of Cumberland
What is The Duke of Cumberland's food hygiene rating?
The Duke of Cumberland has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cumberland Council on 26 November 2025.
Is The Duke of Cumberland 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Duke of Cumberland last inspected?
The Duke of Cumberland was last inspected on 26 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 The Duke of Cumberland?
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 Duke of Cumberland compare to other places in Cumberland?
84% of the 2,490 rated food businesses in Cumberland hold the top rating of 5, and The Duke of Cumberland is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cumberland Council inspects The Duke of Cumberland 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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