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House of Vodka food hygiene rating

Pub/bar/nightclub · Cumberland

House of Vodka holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.

The rating: 5 - Very good

The rating dates from 24 February 2023, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.

Address: 4 Botchergate, Carlisle, CA1 1QS

How it compares in Cumberland

That puts House of Vodka 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.

Every rated food business in Cumberland
5 out of 5 2,087 84% ← House of Vodka
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

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 House of Vodka 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 House of Vodka, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.

Business Distance Rating Inspected
Below Pub/bar/nightclub at this address 5 - Very good 24 February 2023
Carlisle Station Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 40 yards away 5 - Very good 5 August 2024
Alien Pub/bar/nightclub 57 yards away 5 - Very good 3 March 2026
Amigos Retail Ltd Retailers - other 67 yards away 5 - Very good 16 August 2024
Caffeine Rush Mobile caterer 71 yards away 5 - Very good 31 August 2017
Bar Solo Pub/bar/nightclub 71 yards away 5 - Very good 22 February 2025
Caledonian Pub/bar/nightclub 71 yards away 5 - Very good 9 October 2017
Cafe Local Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 73 yards away 5 - Very good 7 May 2025

Questions about House of Vodka

What is House of Vodka's food hygiene rating?

House of Vodka has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cumberland Council on 24 February 2023.

Is House of Vodka 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.

When was House of Vodka last inspected?

House of Vodka was last inspected on 24 February 2023, more than 3 years 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 House of Vodka?

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 House of Vodka compare to other places in Cumberland?

84% of the 2,490 rated food businesses in Cumberland hold the top rating of 5, and House of Vodka is one of them.

Who decides the rating?

Cumberland Council inspects House of Vodka 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

More food hygiene ratings near here

House of Vodka is one of 562 rated food businesses in Carlisle. See every hygiene rating in Carlisle

Cumberland inspects and rates 2,748 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Cumberland

The official record is held by the council: http://www.cumberland.gov.uk

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