Bar 32 food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cumberland
Bar 32 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 28 January 2026, 5 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: 32 Botchergate, Carlisle, CA1 1QS
How it compares in Cumberland
That puts Bar 32 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% | ← Bar 32 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Bar 32 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 Bar 32, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ali Tandoori Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 20 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Brewdog Carlisle Pub/bar/nightclub | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Border Rambler Pub/bar/nightclub | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2023 |
| Berlin Doner and Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Box Arena Pub/bar/nightclub | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2024 |
| Below Pub/bar/nightclub | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2023 |
| Bar Solo Pub/bar/nightclub | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2025 |
| Caledonian Pub/bar/nightclub | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2017 |
Questions about Bar 32
What is Bar 32's food hygiene rating?
Bar 32 has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cumberland Council on 28 January 2026.
Is Bar 32 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 Bar 32 last inspected?
Bar 32 was last inspected on 28 January 2026, 5 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 Bar 32?
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 Bar 32 compare to other places in Cumberland?
84% of the 2,490 rated food businesses in Cumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Bar 32 is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cumberland Council inspects Bar 32 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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