Lowenac Hotel food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Cornwall
Lowenac Hotel holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the hotel 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 May 2018, more than 8 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.
Address: The Lowenac Hotel, 34 Basset Road, Camborne, TR14 8SL
How it compares in Cornwall
In Cornwall, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so Lowenac Hotel 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% | ← Lowenac Hotel | |
| 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 Very 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 Lowenac Hotel 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 Lowenac Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Light PBS Caring Premises | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2016 |
| Cafe Soul Pub/bar/nightclub | 185 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2014 |
| Curry Mela Takeaway/sandwich shop | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2024 |
| Delight 2 Bite Takeaway/sandwich shop | 220 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Camborne Wesley Centre Catering Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 222 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Nawaab Indian Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 230 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Bengal Balti Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 249 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
| Leslie's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 265 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
Questions about Lowenac Hotel
What is Lowenac Hotel's food hygiene rating?
Lowenac Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cornwall Council on 17 May 2018.
Is Lowenac Hotel 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 hotel to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Lowenac Hotel last inspected?
Lowenac Hotel was last inspected on 17 May 2018, more than 8 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 Lowenac Hotel?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Lowenac Hotel compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, while Lowenac Hotel holds a 4. 522 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects Lowenac Hotel 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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