Launceston Foodbank food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cornwall
Launceston Foodbank 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 2 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: Launceston Foodbank Ltd, Unit D, 13 Newport Industrial Estate, PL15 8EX
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts Launceston Foodbank among the 4,460 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 | 4,460 | 85% | ← Launceston Foodbank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 523 | 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 Launceston Foodbank 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 Launceston Foodbank, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smiley Happy People Caring Premises | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
| Launceston Community Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 251 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
| Liberty Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 347 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Central Methodist Church Other catering premises | 366 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Fi's Farm Shop Retailers - other | 385 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
| Lanson Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 391 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 3 December 2025 |
| Launceston Tandoori Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 392 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Harvey's Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 392 yards away | 4 - Good | 23 July 2025 |
Questions about Launceston Foodbank
What is Launceston Foodbank's food hygiene rating?
Launceston Foodbank has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 2 October 2024.
Is Launceston Foodbank 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 Launceston Foodbank last inspected?
Launceston Foodbank was last inspected on 2 October 2024, 21 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 Launceston Foodbank?
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 Launceston Foodbank compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and Launceston Foodbank is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects Launceston Foodbank 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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