Carlisle has 625 food establishments with an average hygiene rating of 4.8 out of 5, which is above the national average of 4.6.
96% of rated establishments hold a rating of 4 or above, with 90% achieving the top rating of 5.
Among business types, school/college/university establishments lead the way with an average rating of 5 across 30 inspected premises.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen is the most common category, accounting for 26% of food businesses in Carlisle.
56 establishments have been inspected in the last 90 days.
37 establishments were newly inspected in the last 30 days.
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| Town | Places | Avg rating | 5-star |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitehaven | 207 | 4.8/5 | 89% |
| Workington | 197 | 4.6/5 | 69% |
| Keswick | 193 | 4.8/5 | 81% |
| Cockermouth | 113 | 4.7/5 | 69% |
| Maryport | 84 | 4.6/5 | 65% |
| Millom | 56 | 4.9/5 | 94% |
There are currently 625 food businesses with hygiene ratings in Carlisle, out of 637,157 rated establishments across the UK.
In Carlisle, the average hygiene rating is 4.8/5 — above the national average of 4.6/5. 90% of rated businesses in Carlisle hold the highest rating of 5.
Food hygiene inspections in Carlisle are carried out by Cumberland. Inspectors assess how hygienically food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety procedures.
Ratings follow the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), scoring businesses from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). Ratings are updated following inspections and may change over time. Data for Carlisle was last updated on 28 June 2026.