Lilypad Gallery food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cornwall
Lilypad Gallery holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 28 September 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 27 Meneage Street, Helston, Cornwall, TR13 8AA
How it compares in Cornwall
In Cornwall, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so Lilypad Gallery sits behind roughly 4,461 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,461 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 522 | 10% | ← Lilypad Gallery | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Lilypad Gallery 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 Lilypad Gallery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Betty's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| The Bell Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2023 |
| Boo Koos Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| Jenkin's Sweets Retailers - other | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| The Coffee Hut Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| India Restaurant & Takeaway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| The Beehive Pub/bar/nightclub | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2022 |
Questions about Lilypad Gallery
What is Lilypad Gallery's food hygiene rating?
Lilypad Gallery has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cornwall Council on 28 September 2023.
Is Lilypad Gallery safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Lilypad Gallery last inspected?
Lilypad Gallery was last inspected on 28 September 2023, more than 2 years 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 Lilypad Gallery?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Lilypad Gallery compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, while Lilypad Gallery holds a 4. 522 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects Lilypad Gallery 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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