Cafe on the Green food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cumberland
Cafe on the Green 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
The rating dates from 8 January 2025, 18 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: 27 The Green, Houghton, CA3 0NF
How it compares in Cumberland
That puts Cafe on the Green 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% | ← Cafe on the Green | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Cafe on the Green 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 Cafe on the Green, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bannatyne's Fitness Limited Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 September 2024 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2026 |
| Aupa Street Food Other catering premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2025 |
| Asda Store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| Carlisle Community Help - Affordable Food Hub Distributors/Transporters | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 December 2021 |
| Austin Friars Canteen School/college/university | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Carlisle Mencap Other catering premises | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
| Adriano's Italian Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
Questions about Cafe on the Green
What is Cafe on the Green's food hygiene rating?
Cafe on the Green has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cumberland Council on 8 January 2025.
Is Cafe on the Green 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 Cafe on the Green last inspected?
Cafe on the Green was last inspected on 8 January 2025, 18 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 Cafe on the Green?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cafe on the Green compare to other places in Cumberland?
84% of the 2,490 rated food businesses in Cumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Cafe on the Green is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cumberland Council inspects Cafe on the Green 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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