Lavender's Delicatessen food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cornwall
Lavender's Delicatessen holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 20 October 2025, 8 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Lavenders Delicatessen, 6A Alverton Street, Penzance, TR18 2QW
How it compares in Cornwall
In Cornwall, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so Lavender's Delicatessen 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% | ← Lavender's Delicatessen | |
| 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 Lavender's Delicatessen 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 Lavender's Delicatessen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alverne Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| New Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2025 |
| Chan's Oriental Food & Products Retailers - other | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2024 |
| Cornish Hen Retailers - other | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Growing Links CIC Takeaway/sandwich shop | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2024 |
| Causeway Express Retailers - other | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Loafs Bakery Retailers - other | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
| Full House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 160 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
Questions about Lavender's Delicatessen
What is Lavender's Delicatessen's food hygiene rating?
Lavender's Delicatessen has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cornwall Council on 20 October 2025.
Is Lavender's Delicatessen 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Lavender's Delicatessen last inspected?
Lavender's Delicatessen was last inspected on 20 October 2025, 8 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 Lavender's Delicatessen?
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 Lavender's Delicatessen compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, while Lavender's Delicatessen holds a 4. 522 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects Lavender's Delicatessen 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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