M & L Richardson & Sons Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cumberland
M & L Richardson & Sons Ltd holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: M & L Richardson & Sons Ltd was inspected on 15 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
95% of rated food businesses in Cumberland score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Cumberland ratings →
Address: Cardewlees Filling Station, Cardewlees, CA5 6LG
How this rating has changed
M & L Richardson & Sons Ltd was re-inspected on 15 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 15 July 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Cumberland
That puts M & L Richardson & Sons Ltd among the 2,088 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 | 2,088 | 84% | ← M & L Richardson & Sons Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 281 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 87 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 279 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 M & L Richardson & Sons 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 M & L Richardson & Sons Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Original John's Plaice Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2026 |
| Dobbies Garden World Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2026 |
| Orton Grange Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 November 2024 |
| Cranstons Foodhall Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
Questions about M & L Richardson & Sons Ltd
What is M & L Richardson & Sons Ltd's food hygiene rating?
M & L Richardson & Sons Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cumberland Council on 15 July 2026.
Is M & L Richardson & Sons 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was M & L Richardson & Sons Ltd last inspected?
M & L Richardson & Sons Ltd was last inspected on 15 July 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 M & L Richardson & Sons 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 M & L Richardson & Sons Ltd compare to other places in Cumberland?
84% of the 2,488 rated food businesses in Cumberland hold the top rating of 5, and M & L Richardson & Sons Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cumberland Council inspects M & L Richardson & Sons 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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