Amanda Lewis - Home Caterer food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Cornwall
Amanda Lewis - Home Caterer holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the business 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 17 August 2012, more than 13 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.
How it compares in Cornwall
In Cornwall, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so Amanda Lewis - Home Caterer sits behind roughly 4,460 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,460 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 523 | 10% | ← Amanda Lewis - Home Caterer | |
| 3 out of 5 | 213 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 42 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 38 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 50 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Amanda Lewis - Home Caterer 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.
Questions about Amanda Lewis - Home Caterer
What is Amanda Lewis - Home Caterer's food hygiene rating?
Amanda Lewis - Home Caterer has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cornwall Council on 17 August 2012.
Is Amanda Lewis - Home Caterer 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 business to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Amanda Lewis - Home Caterer last inspected?
Amanda Lewis - Home Caterer was last inspected on 17 August 2012, more than 13 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 Amanda Lewis - Home Caterer?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Amanda Lewis - Home Caterer compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,278 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, while Amanda Lewis - Home Caterer holds a 4. 523 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects Amanda Lewis - Home Caterer 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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