Hygienic food handling
Very goodIncludes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.
The Bench Cafe food hygiene rating
Food hygiene rating
Rated by Cumberland
Very good
The highest rating available under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme.
At a glance
The Bench Cafe in Cumberland currently has a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very good). The latest published inspection was carried out on 23 January 2026. The Bench Cafe is registered as a Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen and is located at HENDERSONS YARD, MAIN STREET, KESWICK, CA12 5JD.
About this information
Ratings are supplied by the relevant local authority. Details may change between inspections or before updated records are published.
Latest inspection
23 January 2026
Inspectors consider how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises and how effectively the business manages food safety.
Includes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.
Covers the cleanliness, layout, lighting, ventilation and condition of the premises.
Considers staff knowledge, checks, records and confidence that standards will be maintained.
Previous records
There are no earlier dated inspection records available to compare with the latest published rating for The Bench Cafe.
| Inspection date | Rating | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 January 2026 | 5 | Very good | Current |
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