Cumbrian Co-op food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Westmorland and Furness
Cumbrian Co-op holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the supermarket met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 November 2022, more than 3 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: Front Street, Alston, CA9 3HS
How it compares in Westmorland and Furness
That puts Cumbrian Co-op among the 2,390 places in Westmorland and Furness holding top marks, 86% 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 | 2,390 | 86% | ← Cumbrian Co-op | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 269 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 387 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 Cumbrian Co-op 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 Cumbrian Co-op, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Turk's Head Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2018 |
| Cobbles Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 10 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
| Alston Pharmacy Retailers - other | 47 yards away | Exempt | |
| Alston Wholefoods Retailers - other | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Jack's Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 64 yards away | 4 - Good | 22 May 2025 |
| Alston Post Office Retailers - other | 88 yards away | Exempt | |
| Grisedale Croft Caring Premises | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| Victoria Inn Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
Questions about Cumbrian Co-op
What is Cumbrian Co-op's food hygiene rating?
Cumbrian Co-op has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Westmorland and Furness Council on 4 November 2022.
Is Cumbrian Co-op 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 supermarket to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cumbrian Co-op last inspected?
Cumbrian Co-op was last inspected on 4 November 2022, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Westmorland and Furness Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Cumbrian Co-op?
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 Cumbrian Co-op compare to other places in Westmorland and Furness?
86% of the 2,771 rated food businesses in Westmorland and Furness hold the top rating of 5, and Cumbrian Co-op is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Westmorland and Furness Council inspects Cumbrian Co-op 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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