Lukesland Garden Tea Room food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · South Hams
Lukesland Garden Tea Room 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 21 May 2025, 13 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.
Address: Lukesland House, Harford, PL21 0JF
How it compares in South Hams
That puts Lukesland Garden Tea Room among the 773 places in South Hams holding top marks, 91% 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 | 773 | 91% | ← Lukesland Garden Tea Room | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 57 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 15 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 253 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Lukesland Garden Tea Room 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 Lukesland Garden Tea Room, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspens School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Beaconville Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| The Erme Primary School School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| Food at the club Other catering premises | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2025 |
| Mrs Deborah Blackburn Caring Premises | 1.1 miles away | Exempt | |
| Trehill Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.1 miles away | 4 - Good | 1 July 2025 |
| Taste of Bengal Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| Tesco Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
Questions about Lukesland Garden Tea Room
What is Lukesland Garden Tea Room's food hygiene rating?
Lukesland Garden Tea Room has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Hams Council on 21 May 2025.
Is Lukesland Garden Tea Room 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 Lukesland Garden Tea Room last inspected?
Lukesland Garden Tea Room was last inspected on 21 May 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Hams Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Lukesland Garden Tea Room?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Lukesland Garden Tea Room compare to other places in South Hams?
91% of the 854 rated food businesses in South Hams hold the top rating of 5, and Lukesland Garden Tea Room is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Hams Council inspects Lukesland Garden Tea Room 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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