The Castle Bar
Inspection Scores
Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
The Castle Bar is a pub/bar/nightclub located at CASTLE BAR, 14 MARKET PLACE, COCKERMOUTH, CA13 9NQ, in the Cumberland local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 20 January 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Cumberland oversees 2,830 registered food businesses, of which 86% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Cumberland is 4.8 out of 5. As a pub, bar or nightclub serving food, this business is assessed on both its food preparation areas and bar service areas, including cellar hygiene and the safe storage of perishable items. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.
Details
- Business Type
- Pub/bar/nightclub
- Address
- CASTLE BAR, 14 MARKET PLACE, COCKERMOUTH
- Postcode
- CA13 9NQ
- Local Authority
- Cumberland
- Scheme Type
- FHRS
- FHRS Business ID
- 1550717
Location
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of The Castle Bar?
The Castle Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Cumberland.
What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a pub/bar/nightclub?
A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.
When was The Castle Bar last inspected?
The Castle Bar was last inspected on 2025-01-20. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.
Where is The Castle Bar located?
The Castle Bar is located at CASTLE BAR, 14 MARKET PLACE, COCKERMOUTH , CA13 9NQ, in the Cumberland local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the CA13 postcode area.