The Sycamore Tree food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cumberland
The Sycamore Tree holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 August 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: The Sycamore Tree, 40-42 Bridge Street, Longtown, CA6 5UD
How it compares in Cumberland
That puts The Sycamore Tree 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 Sycamore Tree | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 The Sycamore Tree 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 Sycamore Tree, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsland Chinese Take Away Takeaway/sandwich shop | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| The Globe Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Spar Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2023 |
| Classic Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Hills Deli (Cafe) Retailers - other | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| Spar Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2024 |
| Spice Fusion Takeaway/sandwich shop | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Border Hog Roast Other catering premises | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
Questions about The Sycamore Tree
What is The Sycamore Tree's food hygiene rating?
The Sycamore Tree has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cumberland Council on 13 August 2024.
Is The Sycamore Tree 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Sycamore Tree last inspected?
The Sycamore Tree was last inspected on 13 August 2024, 22 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 Sycamore Tree?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Sycamore Tree compare to other places in Cumberland?
84% of the 2,490 rated food businesses in Cumberland hold the top rating of 5, and The Sycamore Tree is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cumberland Council inspects The Sycamore Tree 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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