Lewannick Post Office & Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cornwall
Lewannick Post Office & Stores 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 27 November 2014, more than 11 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: Lewannick Village Stores, Old Hill, Lewannick, PL15 7QD
How it compares in Cornwall
In Cornwall, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so Lewannick Post Office & Stores 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% | ← Lewannick Post Office & Stores | |
| 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 Very 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 Lewannick Post Office & Stores 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 Lewannick Post Office & Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archer Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
| Pen Inney House Residential Home Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Cafe Central Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2021 |
| Lewannick Community Primary School School/college/university | 288 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Coombeshead Farm Hotel Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Treguddick Distillery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
Questions about Lewannick Post Office & Stores
What is Lewannick Post Office & Stores's food hygiene rating?
Lewannick Post Office & Stores has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cornwall Council on 27 November 2014.
Is Lewannick Post Office & Stores 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 Lewannick Post Office & Stores last inspected?
Lewannick Post Office & Stores was last inspected on 27 November 2014, more than 11 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 Lewannick Post Office & Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Lewannick Post Office & Stores compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, while Lewannick Post Office & Stores holds a 4. 522 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects Lewannick Post Office & Stores 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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