Food Safety in Longtown
2 establishments rated · 0% with 5 stars
Longtown is a market town in Cumbria, but in the historic county of Cumberland, England, just south of the Scottish Border. It has a sheep market which was at the centre of the 2001 United Kingdom foot-and-mouth crisis. Just south-west of Longtown is Arthuret Church, dedicated to Saint Michael and All Angels. In 2021 it had a population of 2,175.
Longtown (DG16) is home to 2 rated food establishments in the Cumberland area of Cumberland. Only 0% hold a 5-star rating, below the national average — diners should choose carefully here.
Rating Distribution
Longtown vs Cumberland Average
% of establishments with given rating · Cumberland average across 2,895 establishments
🏆 Top Rated in Longtown
| # | Business | Rating | Hygiene | Structural | Confidence | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Junction 45 Truckstop Takeaway/sandwich shop · DG16 5HU · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 Feb 2026 |
| 2 | The Gretna Chase Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · DG16 5JB · Verify on FSA ↗ | 4 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 23 May 2025 |
Understanding Food Hygiene Ratings
Food businesses are inspected by local council officers and given a rating from 0 (urgent improvement needed) to 5 (very good). The rating is based on three areas:
How food is handled, prepared, and stored. Lower = better. 0 is perfect, 25 is worst.
Condition of the building — cleanliness, layout, ventilation. Lower = better. 0 is perfect, 25 is worst.
Management of food safety — training, records, procedures. Lower = better. 0 is perfect, 30 is worst.
A score of 0/0/0 means very good across all areas. Not all establishments receive sub-scores — some business types are scored differently.
Ratings data: Food Standards Agency · Open Government Licence v3.0 · Updated daily · Area info: Wikipedia · Map: © OpenStreetMap · © CARTO