Siam Thai Restaurant food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cumberland
Siam Thai Restaurant 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 11 February 2025, 17 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: Siam Thai Restaurant, 7 Lonsdale Street, Carlisle, CA1 1DB
How it compares in Cumberland
In Cumberland, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Siam Thai Restaurant 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% | ← Siam Thai Restaurant | |
| 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Siam Thai Restaurant 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 Siam Thai Restaurant, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlisle Conservative Club Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2020 |
| Alexandros Greek Delicatessesn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| Alexandros Greek Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| Biggies Takeaway/sandwich shop | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Bowling Green (Sodexo Ltd) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2026 |
| Carlisle Ex-Servicemens Club Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 200 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2018 |
| Buddha Bowl Takeaway/sandwich shop | 206 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
Questions about Siam Thai Restaurant
What is Siam Thai Restaurant's food hygiene rating?
Siam Thai Restaurant has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cumberland Council on 11 February 2025.
Is Siam Thai Restaurant 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 Siam Thai Restaurant last inspected?
Siam Thai Restaurant was last inspected on 11 February 2025, 17 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 Siam Thai Restaurant?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Siam Thai Restaurant compare to other places in Cumberland?
84% of the 2,490 rated food businesses in Cumberland hold the top rating of 5, while Siam Thai Restaurant holds a 4. 285 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cumberland Council inspects Siam Thai Restaurant 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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