Food hygiene ratings in Cornwall
Our data holds 5,379 food businesses in Cornwall, rated between 2012-03-08 and 2026-08-25. 83.6% (4,495) are rated 5 (very good), above the 68.9% average across all 329 local authorities in our data. 79 (1.5%) are rated 0 to 2 (improvement required). That places Cornwall 23rd of 329 local authorities by share of food businesses rated 5 (very good).
Hygiene rating distribution in Cornwall
| hygiene rating | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 5 (very good) | 4,495 | 83.6% |
| 4 (good) | 540 | 10% |
| 3 (generally satisfactory) | 212 | 3.9% |
| 2 (improvement necessary) | 39 | 0.7% |
| 1 (major improvement necessary) | 38 | 0.7% |
| 0 (urgent improvement necessary) | 2 | 0% |
| Awaiting inspection | 24 | 0.4% |
| Exempt | 29 | 0.5% |
By business type
| business type | food businesses | rated 5 (very good) |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1,682 | 85.3% |
| Retailers - other | 818 | 82.9% |
| Pub/bar/nightclub | 551 | 74.8% |
| Takeaway/sandwich shop | 455 | 75.4% |
| Other catering premises | 443 | 82.4% |
| Mobile caterer | 439 | 88.8% |
| Caring Premises | 356 | 87.6% |
| School/college/university | 262 | 95.8% |
Food businesses rated per month in Cornwall
Most recently rated food businesses rated 0 to 2 (improvement required) in Cornwall
The 20 most recent of 79. Results are dated and may have changed since; check the source before relying on them.
| Name | hygiene rating | Rated | Type | Postcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Front Room Penzance | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-08-10 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | TR18 2LG |
| Indian Ocean | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-08-03 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | PL24 2RN |
| The Lemon Arms | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-07-30 | Pub/bar/nightclub | TR11 5NA |
| The Bodmin Jail Hotel | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-07-29 | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | PL31 2PL |
| Red Lion Pub | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-07-24 | Pub/bar/nightclub | TR11 5EP |
| Bridge Grill | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-07-22 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | PL13 1HH |
| The Galleon | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-07-20 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | PL27 6TB |
| Meat Supermarket - Meat Factory Outlet | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-07-16 | Retailers - other | PL14 6HY |
| Camel Trail Oasis | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-07-14 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | PL27 7AW |
| Koffi & Croust | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-07-09 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | TR7 1HB |
| Chinese Wok St Austell | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-07-02 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | PL25 4NZ |
| Harbour House | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-07-01 | Pub/bar/nightclub | TR11 5TY |
| The Cornish Inn | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-06-10 | Pub/bar/nightclub | PL18 9BW |
| Field To Fork Farmshop | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-06-04 | Retailers - other | PL13 2RQ |
| The Cornish Chilli Factory | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-06-04 | Manufacturers/packers | PL13 2QU |
| The White Hart Inn | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-06-02 | Pub/bar/nightclub | PL18 9PB |
| Shortlanesend Post Office & Stores | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-06-01 | Retailers - other | TR4 9DY |
| Foreign Muck | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-05-21 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | PL12 6AB |
| Trewint Service Station | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-05-20 | Retailers - other | PL15 7TF |
| Sams In The City | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-05-13 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | TR1 2AA |
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Questions about Cornwall
How many food businesses in Cornwall are rated 5 (very good)?
4,495 of 5,379 food businesses in Cornwall (83.6%) are rated 5 (very good), as of 2026-08-25.
Which food businesses in Cornwall are rated 0 to 2 (improvement required)?
79 food businesses in Cornwall are rated 0 to 2 (improvement required). The most recently rated are listed on this page; the full list is available as a spreadsheet download.
How up to date is this Cornwall data?
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