Zest Harbourside

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2023-12-06

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
0
Confidence in Management
0

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

Zest Harbourside is a restaurant/cafe/canteen located at 8 West Strand, Whitehaven, Cumbria, CA28 7LR, in the Cumberland local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 6 December 2023, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — 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. Note: this inspection took place over 2 years ago and the current standards may differ.

Details

Business Type
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
Address
8 West Strand, Whitehaven, Cumbria
Postcode
CA28 7LR
Local Authority
Cumberland
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
230294

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Zest Harbourside?

Zest Harbourside 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 Zest Harbourside last inspected?

Zest Harbourside was last inspected on 2023-12-06. 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 Zest Harbourside located?

Zest Harbourside is located at 8 West Strand, Whitehaven, Cumbria , CA28 7LR, in the Cumberland local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the CA28 postcode area.