Panda House food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cornwall
Panda House 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 27 September 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: 5 - 7 Southgate Street, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 9DP
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts Panda House 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% | ← Panda House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Panda House 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 Panda House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yummies Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Ching's Alley Beer And Wine Cellar Retailers - other | 24 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Peking Chef Takeaway/sandwich shop | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
| The Coffee Pot Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2026 |
| Red Cow Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2019 |
| Shirleys Girlies Retailers - other | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Fizzywhizzywoo Retailers - other | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2024 |
| Pizza Time Takeaway/sandwich shop | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
Questions about Panda House
What is Panda House's food hygiene rating?
Panda House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 27 September 2024.
Is Panda House 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 Panda House last inspected?
Panda House was last inspected on 27 September 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 Panda House?
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 Panda House compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and Panda House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects Panda House 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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