Food Hygiene Ratings in Cornwall

5,347 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.8 out of 5. 84.4% rated "very good".

5,347
Businesses
4.8/5
Average Rating
40
Rated 0 or 1
84.4%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good84.4%4,469
Good10.0%527
Satisfactory4.1%215
Improvement Needed0.8%41
Major Improvement0.7%38
Urgent Improvement0.0%2

Business types

Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen1,67531.3%
Retailers - other82715.5%
Pub/bar/nightclub54410.2%
Takeaway/sandwich shop4528.5%
Other catering premises4418.2%
Mobile caterer4237.9%
Caring Premises3536.6%
School/college/university2675.0%

Food hygiene ratings in Cornwall are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Every food business that handles, stores, prepares, or sells food is inspected by trained environmental health officers. Ratings run from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). The inspection covers hygienic food handling, the physical condition of the premises, and how food safety is managed.

The source snapshot contains 5,347 registered food businesses for Cornwall. Of these, 5,292 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs well above the national average, with 84.4% of businesses achieving the top rating of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.8 out of 5. The snapshot contains 40 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they required urgent or major improvement to meet food hygiene standards.

If you are eating out in this area, look for the green FHRS sticker displayed at the entrance of food premises. Businesses rated 3 or above are generally considered satisfactory, but a rating of 5 gives the strongest assurance. If a business has a low rating, it does not necessarily mean the food is unsafe right now, as improvements may have been made since the last inspection, but it does indicate that significant issues were found.

Source snapshot retrieved: July 26, 2026. Ratings may have changed since retrieval; verify with the linked authority.

Lowest rated establishments

NameAddressRatingDate
Kings HeadTR2 5NX0Oct 29, 2025
TanyasPL30 4HH0Apr 20, 2026
108 Coffee HouseTR1 3DJ1Jun 04, 2025
Bodmin Sea FoodPL31 2JL1Jan 15, 2026
China CityPL12 6JL1Jul 10, 2025
Chinese Wok St AustellPL25 4NZ1Jul 02, 2026
Duloe Community ShopPL14 4PA1Sep 29, 2025
Farmers ArmsTR7 3EZ1Dec 04, 2025
Field To Fork FarmshopPL13 2RQ1Jun 04, 2026
FikaTR18 5PZ1Jun 03, 2026
Foreign MuckPL12 6AB1May 21, 2026
From Cornwall With LovePL13 2JZ1Apr 23, 2024
Harbour HouseTR11 5TY1Jul 01, 2026
Hatt Service StationPL12 6PW1Apr 01, 2026
Idless Meat Company (Cows And Sows)TR4 9QT1Jun 02, 2025

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants in Cornwall have a 5 rating?+

The source snapshot contains 4,469 food businesses in Cornwall with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 84.4% of all rated establishments. A rating of 5 means that the business was found to have very good hygiene standards at the time of inspection.

What does a food hygiene rating of 1 mean in Cornwall?+

A food hygiene rating of 1 means 'Major Improvement Necessary'. This indicates that the food business was found to have significant problems with hygiene standards during its most recent inspection. The business is required to make substantial improvements. While it can remain open, it should be re-inspected to confirm improvements have been made.

How often are food businesses inspected in Cornwall?+

Inspection frequency in Cornwall depends on the risk level of the business. High-risk establishments (such as those with previous low ratings) may be inspected every 6 months, while low-risk businesses with a consistent rating of 5 may only be inspected every 2-3 years. The local authority's environmental health team manages the inspection schedule.

Data from official government food safety agencies