Joe Bananas food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cumberland
Joe Bananas 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 20 July 2024, 23 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: 25 Duke Street, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 7EU
How it compares in Cumberland
That puts Joe Bananas 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% | ← Joe Bananas | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Joe Bananas 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 Joe Bananas, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Euro Mini Market Retailers - other | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2023 |
| La'al Tattie Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2024 |
| Granny Wongs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 134 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Heron Frozen Foods Retailers - other | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2023 |
| Ali Taj Takeaway/sandwich shop | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Delicious Takeaway/sandwich shop | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Frasers Fries Takeaway/sandwich shop | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2023 |
Questions about Joe Bananas
What is Joe Bananas's food hygiene rating?
Joe Bananas has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cumberland Council on 20 July 2024.
Is Joe Bananas 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 Joe Bananas last inspected?
Joe Bananas was last inspected on 20 July 2024, 23 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 Joe Bananas?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Joe Bananas compare to other places in Cumberland?
84% of the 2,490 rated food businesses in Cumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Joe Bananas is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cumberland Council inspects Joe Bananas 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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