Callington Lions food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Cornwall
Callington Lions holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 27 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: 15 Fowey Crescent, Callington, Cornwall, PL17 7PJ
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts Callington Lions 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% | ← Callington Lions | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Callington Lions 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 Callington Lions, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cornwall Bakery Staff Canteen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 263 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Ginsters Shop Retailers - other | 263 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Kelliwik Childcare Ltd Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Addison Park Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 8 April 2026 |
| United Response Community Larder Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| Rowes Bakery Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2025 |
| Callington Community College School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Saltash Tamar Lions Club Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
Questions about Callington Lions
What is Callington Lions's food hygiene rating?
Callington Lions has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 27 September 2023.
Is Callington Lions 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Callington Lions last inspected?
Callington Lions was last inspected on 27 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 Callington Lions?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Callington Lions compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and Callington Lions is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects Callington Lions 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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