New Kwong Lee food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Cornwall
New Kwong Lee holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 3 July 2026, 2 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
This sits in the middle for Cornwall, where 2% of rated places score below 3 and 95% score 4 or 5. See all Cornwall ratings →
Address: Kwong Lee Chinese Takeaway, 1 Barn Street, Liskeard, PL14 4BJ
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How this rating has changed
New Kwong Lee has gone backwards: it held a 4 before its inspection on 3 July 2026, and now holds a 3.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 3 July 2026 | 4 3 | Worse |
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How it compares in Cornwall
In Cornwall, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so New Kwong Lee sits behind roughly 5,046 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,511 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 535 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 210 | 4% | ← New Kwong Lee | |
| 2 out of 5 | 41 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 38 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 55 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At New Kwong Lee none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to New Kwong Lee, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liskeard Royal British Legion Club Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2012 |
| Number 11 Tea Room And Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 45 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 14 April 2026 |
| Liskeard Hive Fork To Fork Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Elnor Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2019 |
| Rumours Bar And Bistro & Divine Dining Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 137 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 16 June 2026 |
| JJ's Liskeard Pub/bar/nightclub | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
| Spar Retailers - other | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2025 |
| Tapenades Other catering premises | 172 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
Questions about New Kwong Lee
What is New Kwong Lee's food hygiene rating?
New Kwong Lee has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Cornwall Council on 3 July 2026.
Is New Kwong Lee safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was New Kwong Lee last inspected?
New Kwong Lee was last inspected on 3 July 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cornwall Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at New Kwong Lee?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does New Kwong Lee compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,337 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, while New Kwong Lee holds a 3. 210 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects New Kwong Lee and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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