The Magic Castle food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cumberland
The Magic Castle holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 25 November 2025, 7 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: Magic Castle Atlas Works, Nelson Street, Carlisle, CA2 5NB
How it compares in Cumberland
That puts The Magic Castle 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% | ← The Magic Castle | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Magic Castle 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 The Magic Castle, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2019 |
| Baps n Wraps Other catering premises | 204 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2024 |
| Carlisle Dance Academy Retailers - other | 230 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 November 2017 |
| Bespoke Catering Other catering premises | 348 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Carlisle Christian Fellowship Other catering premises | 431 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2018 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Bobbin Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 December 2024 |
| Brickstation Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2023 |
Questions about The Magic Castle
What is The Magic Castle's food hygiene rating?
The Magic Castle has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cumberland Council on 25 November 2025.
Is The Magic Castle 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Magic Castle last inspected?
The Magic Castle was last inspected on 25 November 2025, 7 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 The Magic Castle?
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 The Magic Castle compare to other places in Cumberland?
84% of the 2,490 rated food businesses in Cumberland hold the top rating of 5, and The Magic Castle is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cumberland Council inspects The Magic Castle 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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Understanding this rating
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The Magic Castle is one of 562 rated food businesses in Carlisle. See every hygiene rating in Carlisle →
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