The Maharaj & Paprika Flavours food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cumberland
The Maharaj & Paprika Flavours holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 10 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: 145 Botchergate, Carlisle, CA1 1RZ
How it compares in Cumberland
In Cumberland, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so The Maharaj & Paprika Flavours 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% | ← The Maharaj & Paprika Flavours | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Maharaj & Paprika Flavours 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 Maharaj & Paprika Flavours, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 108 Mealbank, Hebron Evangelical Church Other catering premises | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 January 2020 |
| Black Jug Catering Other catering premises | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Bangkok Thai Food & Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 174 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2025 |
| Casa Crisci Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 203 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2019 |
| Brewdog Carlisle Pub/bar/nightclub | 228 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Border Rambler Pub/bar/nightclub | 233 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2023 |
| Berlin Doner and Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 237 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Bar 32 Pub/bar/nightclub | 238 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
Questions about The Maharaj & Paprika Flavours
What is The Maharaj & Paprika Flavours's food hygiene rating?
The Maharaj & Paprika Flavours has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cumberland Council on 10 June 2024.
Is The Maharaj & Paprika Flavours 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Maharaj & Paprika Flavours last inspected?
The Maharaj & Paprika Flavours was last inspected on 10 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 The Maharaj & Paprika Flavours?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", 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 Maharaj & Paprika Flavours compare to other places in Cumberland?
84% of the 2,490 rated food businesses in Cumberland hold the top rating of 5, while The Maharaj & Paprika Flavours holds a 4. 285 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cumberland Council inspects The Maharaj & Paprika Flavours 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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