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John Watt at Cakes & Ale food hygiene rating

John Watt at Cakes & Ale

17-19 Castle Street
Carlisle
CA3 8SY
Inspected 21 May 2026

Food hygiene rating

Rated by Cumberland

Current
5

Very good

The highest rating available under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme.

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At a glance

Business summary

John Watt at Cakes & Ale in Cumberland currently has a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very good). The latest published inspection was carried out on 21 May 2026. John Watt at Cakes & Ale is registered as a Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen and is located at 17-19 Castle Street, Carlisle, CA3 8SY.

Business name
John Watt at Cakes & Ale
Business type
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
Local authority
Cumberland
Scheme
Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
Rating date
21 May 2026
FHRS ID
842385
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About this information

Ratings are supplied by the relevant local authority. Details may change between inspections or before updated records are published.

Latest inspection

Inspection details

21 May 2026

Inspectors consider how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises and how effectively the business manages food safety.

Hygienic food handling

Very good

Includes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.

Cleanliness and condition

Very good

Covers the cleanliness, layout, lighting, ventilation and condition of the premises.

Management of food safety

Very good

Considers staff knowledge, checks, records and confidence that standards will be maintained.

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Previous records

Rating history

There are no earlier dated inspection records available to compare with the latest published rating for John Watt at Cakes & Ale.

Inspection dateRatingDescriptionStatus
21 May 2026 5 Very good Current