The Cornish Bakery & Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Lancaster City
The Cornish Bakery & Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 October 2024, 21 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: 53 Penny Street, Lancaster, LA1 1XF
How it compares in Lancaster City
That puts The Cornish Bakery & Cafe among the 865 places in Lancaster City holding top marks, 79% 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 | 865 | 79% | ← The Cornish Bakery & Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 172 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 44 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 65 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 Very 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 The Cornish Bakery & Cafe 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 The Cornish Bakery & Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown Cow Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| City Mini Market Retailers - other | 27 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2024 |
| Baked By Brew Limited Retailers - other | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2024 |
| Full House Noodle Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2026 |
| Dice and Decks Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| American Sweet Retailers - other | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Bob and Berts Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| Ado's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
Questions about The Cornish Bakery & Cafe
What is The Cornish Bakery & Cafe's food hygiene rating?
The Cornish Bakery & Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lancaster City Council on 4 October 2024.
Is The Cornish Bakery & Cafe 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Cornish Bakery & Cafe last inspected?
The Cornish Bakery & Cafe was last inspected on 4 October 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Lancaster City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Cornish Bakery & Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Cornish Bakery & Cafe compare to other places in Lancaster City?
79% of the 1,100 rated food businesses in Lancaster City hold the top rating of 5, and The Cornish Bakery & Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lancaster City Council inspects The Cornish Bakery & Cafe 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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