New Lai Wan food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Cornwall
New Lai Wan holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 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: Lai Wan, 23 Church Street, Liskeard, PL14 3AG
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts New Lai Wan 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% | ← New Lai Wan | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 New Lai Wan 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 New Lai Wan, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salvation Army Luncheon Club Other catering premises | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2024 |
| Hot Wok Takeaway/sandwich shop | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Gurkha Tandoori Takeaway/sandwich shop | 55 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 5 February 2026 |
| The Fat Frog Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 84 yards away | 4 - Good | 20 March 2026 |
| Ough's Butchers Retailers - other | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Malcolm Barnecutt Retailers - other | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| Little Lattes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2026 |
| The T Garden Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 97 yards away | 4 - Good | 24 April 2025 |
Questions about New Lai Wan
What is New Lai Wan's food hygiene rating?
New Lai Wan has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 16 October 2025.
Is New Lai Wan 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was New Lai Wan last inspected?
New Lai Wan was last inspected on 16 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 New Lai Wan?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does New Lai Wan compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and New Lai Wan is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects New Lai Wan 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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