Exelby Services Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Cumberland
Exelby Services Ltd holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the supermarket met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Exelby Services Ltd was inspected on 2 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Golden Fleece Service Station, Carleton, CA4 0AN
How it compares in Cumberland
That puts Exelby Services Ltd 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% | ← Exelby Services Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Exelby Services Ltd 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 Exelby Services Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Inn - Border Gate Pub/bar/nightclub | 423 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Crossroads House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| Lowther Arms Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2024 |
| MHL Munch box Mobile caterer | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
Questions about Exelby Services Ltd
What is Exelby Services Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Exelby Services Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cumberland Council on 2 June 2026.
Is Exelby Services Ltd 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 supermarket to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Exelby Services Ltd last inspected?
Exelby Services Ltd was last inspected on 2 June 2026, a month 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 Exelby Services Ltd?
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 Exelby Services Ltd compare to other places in Cumberland?
84% of the 2,490 rated food businesses in Cumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Exelby Services Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cumberland Council inspects Exelby Services Ltd 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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