Launceston Steam Railway food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cornwall
Launceston Steam Railway holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 28 August 2025, 10 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: St Thomas Road, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 8DA
How it compares in Cornwall
In Cornwall, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so Launceston Steam Railway 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% | ← Launceston Steam Railway | |
| 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 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 Launceston Steam Railway 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 Launceston Steam Railway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Black Pearl Takeaway/sandwich shop | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
| Greenaways Retailers - other | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| The Codfather Mobile caterer | 203 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 4 December 2025 |
| Spar Retailers - other | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
| Pastures School/college/university | 239 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| St Josephs School School/college/university | 319 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Central Methodist Church Other catering premises | 320 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Launceston Community Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 321 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
Questions about Launceston Steam Railway
What is Launceston Steam Railway's food hygiene rating?
Launceston Steam Railway has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cornwall Council on 28 August 2025.
Is Launceston Steam Railway 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Launceston Steam Railway last inspected?
Launceston Steam Railway was last inspected on 28 August 2025, 10 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 Launceston Steam Railway?
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 Launceston Steam Railway compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, while Launceston Steam Railway holds a 4. 522 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects Launceston Steam Railway 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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