Tastes of Poland food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cumberland
Tastes of Poland holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the shop and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: Tastes of Poland was inspected on 22 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Delicatessen Pysio Ltd, 4-6 Tait Street, Carlisle, CA1 1RX
How it compares in Cumberland
A 1 is rare: only 13 of 2,490 rated places in Cumberland score this low, about one in 192. By contrast 84% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,087 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 285 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 88 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ← Tastes of Poland | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Tastes of Poland the inspector recorded concerns over confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Tastes of Poland, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Jug Catering Other catering premises | 28 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Casa Crisci Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2019 |
| 108 Mealbank, Hebron Evangelical Church Other catering premises | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 January 2020 |
| Box Arena Pub/bar/nightclub | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2024 |
| Berlin Doner and Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Border Rambler Pub/bar/nightclub | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2023 |
| Bar 32 Pub/bar/nightclub | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Brewdog Carlisle Pub/bar/nightclub | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
Questions about Tastes of Poland
What is Tastes of Poland's food hygiene rating?
Tastes of Poland has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Cumberland Council on 22 May 2026.
Is Tastes of Poland safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Tastes of Poland last inspected?
Tastes of Poland was last inspected on 22 May 2026, a month 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 Tastes of Poland?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Tastes of Poland compare to other places in Cumberland?
84% of the 2,490 rated food businesses in Cumberland hold the top rating of 5, while Tastes of Poland holds a 1. 13 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cumberland Council inspects Tastes of Poland 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Cumberland, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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