Coconut Tree food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Cumberland
Coconut Tree 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 21 March 2025, 15 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: 38 Carlisle Market, Scotch Street, Carlisle, CA3 8QX
How it compares in Cumberland
That puts Coconut Tree 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% | ← Coconut Tree | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Coconut Tree 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 Coconut Tree, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2025 |
| Beirut Bites Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Bob and Berts Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2025 |
| Carlisle Foodbank Retailers - other | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Carlisle Cathedral Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 November 2024 |
| Carlisle World Shop Retailers - other | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Bordo Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 195 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Adeline's Tearoom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 235 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
Questions about Coconut Tree
What is Coconut Tree's food hygiene rating?
Coconut Tree has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cumberland Council on 21 March 2025.
Is Coconut Tree 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 Coconut Tree last inspected?
Coconut Tree was last inspected on 21 March 2025, 15 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 Coconut Tree?
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 Coconut Tree compare to other places in Cumberland?
84% of the 2,490 rated food businesses in Cumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Coconut Tree is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cumberland Council inspects Coconut Tree 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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