108 Mealbank, Hebron Evangelical Church food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Cumberland
108 Mealbank, Hebron Evangelical Church holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 2 January 2020, more than 6 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: 98 Botchergate, Carlisle, CA1 1SN
How it compares in Cumberland
That puts 108 Mealbank, Hebron Evangelical Church 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% | ← 108 Mealbank, Hebron Evangelical Church | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety 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 108 Mealbank, Hebron Evangelical Church 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 108 Mealbank, Hebron Evangelical Church, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Jug Catering Other catering premises | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Bangkok Thai Food & Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2025 |
| Brewdog Carlisle Pub/bar/nightclub | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Bar 32 Pub/bar/nightclub | 201 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Border Rambler Pub/bar/nightclub | 201 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2023 |
| Casa Crisci Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 204 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2019 |
| Berlin Doner and Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 206 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Ali Tandoori Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 220 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
Questions about 108 Mealbank, Hebron Evangelical Church
What is 108 Mealbank, Hebron Evangelical Church's food hygiene rating?
108 Mealbank, Hebron Evangelical Church has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cumberland Council on 2 January 2020.
Is 108 Mealbank, Hebron Evangelical Church 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was 108 Mealbank, Hebron Evangelical Church last inspected?
108 Mealbank, Hebron Evangelical Church was last inspected on 2 January 2020, more than 6 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 108 Mealbank, Hebron Evangelical Church?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does 108 Mealbank, Hebron Evangelical Church compare to other places in Cumberland?
84% of the 2,490 rated food businesses in Cumberland hold the top rating of 5, and 108 Mealbank, Hebron Evangelical Church is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cumberland Council inspects 108 Mealbank, Hebron Evangelical Church 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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