Barbican Bakery food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cornwall
Barbican Bakery holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 25 November 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Barbican Parade, Barbican Road, East Looe, PL13 1EZ
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts Barbican Bakery among the 4,461 places in Cornwall holding top marks, 85% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,461 | 85% | ← Barbican Bakery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 522 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 212 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 42 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 38 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 51 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Good
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 Barbican Bakery 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 Barbican Bakery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Dragon Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 30 yards away | 4 - Good | 1 October 2025 |
| Looe Primary Academy School/college/university | 219 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2025 |
| Ben's Plaice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 297 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Spar Retailers - other | 307 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2015 |
| Hillcrest House Caring Premises | 402 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
| Rivermead View Care Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| The Globe Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2025 |
| Looe Community Academy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2024 |
Questions about Barbican Bakery
What is Barbican Bakery's food hygiene rating?
Barbican Bakery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 25 November 2024.
Is Barbican Bakery safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Barbican Bakery last inspected?
Barbican Bakery was last inspected on 25 November 2024, 19 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 Barbican Bakery?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Barbican Bakery compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and Barbican Bakery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects Barbican Bakery 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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Understanding this rating
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