Laing's Coffee Shop food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cumberland
Laing's Coffee Shop 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 30 October 2024, 20 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: Old Border Garden Centre, Harker, Carlisle, CA6 4DS
How it compares in Cumberland
That puts Laing's Coffee Shop 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% | ← Laing's Coffee Shop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Laing's Coffee Shop 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 Laing's Coffee Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aupa Street Food Other catering premises | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2025 |
| Harker Service Station Retailers - other | 195 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| Home Bargains Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2025 |
| Costa Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Carlisle Mencap Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
| Premier Inn (Carlisle M6 Jct 44) Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Stobart Truckstops Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2026 |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
Questions about Laing's Coffee Shop
What is Laing's Coffee Shop's food hygiene rating?
Laing's Coffee Shop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cumberland Council on 30 October 2024.
Is Laing's Coffee Shop 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 Laing's Coffee Shop last inspected?
Laing's Coffee Shop was last inspected on 30 October 2024, 20 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 Laing's Coffee Shop?
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 Laing's Coffee Shop compare to other places in Cumberland?
84% of the 2,490 rated food businesses in Cumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Laing's Coffee Shop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cumberland Council inspects Laing's Coffee Shop 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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