Gretna Bakery food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cumberland
Gretna Bakery holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 1 December 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: 4 Lowther Street, Carlisle, CA3 8DA
How it compares in Cumberland
In Cumberland, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Gretna Bakery 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% | ← Gretna Bakery | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety 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 Gretna Bakery 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 Gretna Bakery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boots Retailers - other | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2026 |
| Buddha Bowl Takeaway/sandwich shop | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Base Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | 165 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
| Carlisle Conservative Club Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2020 |
| Alexandros Greek Delicatessesn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| Alexandros Greek Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| Amigos Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 August 2024 |
| Biggies Takeaway/sandwich shop | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
Questions about Gretna Bakery
What is Gretna Bakery's food hygiene rating?
Gretna Bakery has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cumberland Council on 1 December 2025.
Is Gretna Bakery 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Gretna Bakery last inspected?
Gretna Bakery was last inspected on 1 December 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 Gretna Bakery?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Gretna Bakery compare to other places in Cumberland?
84% of the 2,490 rated food businesses in Cumberland hold the top rating of 5, while Gretna Bakery holds a 4. 285 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cumberland Council inspects Gretna Bakery 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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