The Cornerstone Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Uttlesford
The Cornerstone Cafe 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
This is a fresh result: The Cornerstone Cafe was inspected on 26 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: St Marys Church, Church End, Brookend Road
How it compares in Uttlesford
That puts The Cornerstone Cafe among the 583 places in Uttlesford holding top marks, 90% 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 | 583 | 90% | ← The Cornerstone Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 43 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 13 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 159 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 Very 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 The Cornerstone Cafe 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 Cornerstone Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pig Style Ltd Retailers - other | 87 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Motts Cottage B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 286 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 April 2024 |
| Stebbing Village Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2025 |
| The White Hart Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
| Stebbing Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| Blatches Farm B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.9 miles away | 4 - Good | 1 July 2025 |
Questions about The Cornerstone Cafe
What is The Cornerstone Cafe's food hygiene rating?
The Cornerstone Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Uttlesford Council on 26 May 2026.
Is The Cornerstone Cafe 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 Cornerstone Cafe last inspected?
The Cornerstone Cafe was last inspected on 26 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Uttlesford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Cornerstone Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Cornerstone Cafe compare to other places in Uttlesford?
90% of the 650 rated food businesses in Uttlesford hold the top rating of 5, and The Cornerstone Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Uttlesford Council inspects The Cornerstone Cafe 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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