Cumberland Hotel
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Cumberland Hotel is a pub/bar/nightclub located at Townfoot, Alston, CA9 3HX, in the Westmorland and Furness local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 9 April 2026, 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. Westmorland and Furness oversees 2,983 registered food businesses, of which 85% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Westmorland and Furness 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
- Townfoot, Alston
- Postcode
- CA9 3HX
- Local Authority
- Westmorland and Furness
- Scheme Type
- FHRS
- FHRS Business ID
- 306914
Location
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of Cumberland Hotel?
Cumberland Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Westmorland and Furness.
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 Cumberland Hotel last inspected?
Cumberland Hotel was last inspected on 2026-04-09. 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 Cumberland Hotel located?
Cumberland Hotel is located at Townfoot, Alston , CA9 3HX, in the Westmorland and Furness local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the CA9 postcode area.