FIGURES from the Food Standards Agency have shown which pubs, bars, and restaurants in Carlisle have been awarded five-star food hygiene ratings since the start of the year. 

Here at the News & Star we've picked out ten of the highest rated venues you can eat at in Carlisle. 

The scheme gives businesses a rating from zero to five that is displayed at their premises and online to enable the public to make more informed choices about where to buy and eat food.

5 – Hygiene standards are very good

4 – Hygiene standards are good

3 – Hygiene standards are generally satisfactory

2 – Some improvement is necessary

1 – Major improvement is necessary

0 – Urgent improvement is required

According to the Food Standards Agency, ratings are a snapshot of the standards of food hygiene found at the time of inspection. It is the responsibility of the business to comply with food hygiene law at all times.

This includes:

- Handling of food

- How food is stored

- How food is prepared

- Cleanliness of facilities

- How food safety is managed

The food hygiene rating scheme does not provide information on the following factors:

- Quality of the food  

- Customer service  

- Culinary skill  

- Presentation  

- Comfort

Rated 5: Cumbria Gourmet Burger. Cumbria Gourmet Burger, 30d Edward Street, Carlisle, CA1 2JE. Last inspection: 13 February 2023. 

Rated 5: Cumbria Indoor Bowling Club, Cumbria Indoor Bowling Club, Viaduct Estate Road, Carlisle, CA2 5BN. Last inspection: 7 January 2023. 

Rated 5: Cumbria Park Ltd. Cumbria Park Hotel, 24-34 Scotland Road, Carlisle, CA3 9DG. Last inspection: 21 September 2022. 

Rated 5: Cumbria Tasty Bites. Cumbria Tasty Bites, 11 Myddleton Street, Carlisle, CA1 2AA. Last inspection: 22 June 2022. 

Rated 5: Skiddaw Dining Room & Calva Bar - Baxerstorey. University Of Cumbria, Fusehill Street, Carlisle, CA3 8TF. Last inspection: 23 January 2023.

Rated 5: Asian Express. 57-58 Carlisle Market, Scotch Street, Carlisle, CA3 8QX. Last inspection: 8 June 2023. 

Rated 5: Coconut Tree, 38 Carlisle Market, Scotch Street, Carlisle, CA3 8QX. Last inspection: 22 March 2023. 

Rated 5: Hola Churros, 52 Carlisle Market, Scotch Street, Carlisle, CA3 8QX. Last inspection: 2 February 2023. 

Rated 5: Mama's Kitchen, 28-29 Carlisle Market, Scotch Street, Carlisle, CA3 8QX. Last inspection: 17 August 2022. 

Rated 5: Romano Pizzeria. 55-56 Carlisle Market, Scotch Street, Carlisle, CA3 8QX. Last inspection: 2 February 2023.