Taylorshaw @ Richard Rose Central Academy food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Cumberland
Taylorshaw @ Richard Rose Central Academy holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 November 2025, 8 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: Richard Rose Central Academy, Victoria Place, Carlisle, CA1 1LY
How it compares in Cumberland
That puts Taylorshaw @ Richard Rose Central Academy 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% | ← Taylorshaw @ Richard Rose Central Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Taylorshaw @ Richard Rose Central Academy 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 Taylorshaw @ Richard Rose Central Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlisle Youth Zone Retailers - other | 252 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2025 |
| Carlisle College Refectory Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 410 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Cartref Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2024 |
| Ashleigh Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Carlisle Conservative Club Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2020 |
| Alexandros Greek Delicatessesn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| Alexandros Greek Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| Carlisle Ex-Servicemens Club Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2018 |
Questions about Taylorshaw @ Richard Rose Central Academy
What is Taylorshaw @ Richard Rose Central Academy's food hygiene rating?
Taylorshaw @ Richard Rose Central Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cumberland Council on 12 November 2025.
Is Taylorshaw @ Richard Rose Central Academy 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Taylorshaw @ Richard Rose Central Academy last inspected?
Taylorshaw @ Richard Rose Central Academy was last inspected on 12 November 2025, 8 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 Taylorshaw @ Richard Rose Central Academy?
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 Taylorshaw @ Richard Rose Central Academy compare to other places in Cumberland?
84% of the 2,490 rated food businesses in Cumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Taylorshaw @ Richard Rose Central Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cumberland Council inspects Taylorshaw @ Richard Rose Central Academy 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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Taylorshaw @ Richard Rose Central Academy is one of 562 rated food businesses in Carlisle. See every hygiene rating in Carlisle →
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