The Shabby Tapas House
Inspection Scores
Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
The Shabby Tapas House is a restaurant/cafe/canteen located at 9-13 Carlyles Court, Carlisle, CA3 8RY, in the Cumberland local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 20 February 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 0 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 0 — 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 restaurant or cafe, this business is assessed on how food is prepared and cooked on the premises, the cleanliness of the kitchen and dining areas, and whether staff follow proper hand-washing and cross-contamination prevention procedures. 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
- Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
- Address
- 9-13 Carlyles Court, Carlisle
- Postcode
- CA3 8RY
- Local Authority
- Cumberland
- Scheme Type
- FHRS
- FHRS Business ID
- 1809298
Location
Nearby Businesses
- Sketch and Sip 5
- Whytes Cafe Bar 5
- Castle Chocolates 5
- Castle Chocolates 5
- Pancho's Takeaway AwaitingInspection
- Dough-Luxe Bakery 5
- Cumbria Roast Company 5
- Namh Moon 5
- The Kings Head 5
- The Arches Coffee Shop 5
Related Pages
FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of The Shabby Tapas House?
The Shabby Tapas House 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 restaurant/cafe/canteen?
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 Shabby Tapas House last inspected?
The Shabby Tapas House was last inspected on 2025-02-20. 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 Shabby Tapas House located?
The Shabby Tapas House is located at 9-13 Carlyles Court, Carlisle , CA3 8RY, in the Cumberland local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the CA3 postcode area.