The Lookout food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cornwall
The Lookout 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 9 July 2024, 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: 3 Seafront Court, East Looe, Looe, PL13 1AL
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts The Lookout 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% | ← The Lookout | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Lookout 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 The Lookout, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Boathouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 3 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Sarahs Cake Shop Retailers - other | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Clive's Cats Cartoons Takeaway/sandwich shop | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2026 |
| Yamas Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Heritage Centre Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| The Sardine Factory Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Beach Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2025 |
| Pier Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
Questions about The Lookout
What is The Lookout's food hygiene rating?
The Lookout has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 9 July 2024.
Is The Lookout 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 The Lookout last inspected?
The Lookout was last inspected on 9 July 2024, 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 The Lookout?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 The Lookout compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and The Lookout is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects The Lookout 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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