Food hygiene ratings in Penzance
There are 353 food businesses in Penzance with a published hygiene rating, restaurants, takeaways, pubs, cafes, shops and school and care kitchens, all inspected by Cornwall Council. A further 3 are awaiting a first inspection, or are exempt because they handle too little food to score.
Hygiene standards in Penzance
86% of rated businesses in Penzance hold the top score of 5, and 96% hold a 4 or better. 7 businesses score 2 or below, meaning an inspector found problems they are required to fix.
Across Cornwall as a whole, 85% of rated food businesses hold a 5. Penzance is in line with the borough.
| 5 out of 5 | 300 | 86% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 34 | 10% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 9 | 3% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | 1% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
Lowest-rated places in Penzance
| Business | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|
| Dynasty Chinese Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 30 March 2026 |
| Fika Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 3 June 2026 |
| The Trevelyan Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 20 November 2025 |
| Trevelyan Farm Shop Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 27 November 2025 |
| Bosuns Locker Eating House/The Boatshed Cafe-Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 29 September 2025 |
| Freddies Proper Sweets Takeaway/sandwich shop | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 24 November 2025 |
| Red Star Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 6 March 2025 |
A low rating is not a closure order, the business is required to fix what the inspector found. What a low rating means →
Questions about food hygiene in Penzance
How many food businesses in Penzance have a hygiene rating?
353 food businesses in Penzance have a published food hygiene rating, inspected by Cornwall Council. 350 currently hold a score from 0 to 5.
What is a typical food hygiene rating in Penzance?
86% of rated businesses in Penzance hold a 5, the top score. A 5 is therefore the norm rather than a distinction, which is why anything lower is worth a second look.
Are there any badly rated places in Penzance?
7 food businesses in Penzance hold a rating of 2 or below, including 0 rated 0 and 4 rated 1. A low rating is not a closure order, the business is required to fix what the inspector found.
Who inspects food businesses in Penzance?
Environmental health officers at Cornwall Council carry out the inspections, unannounced, and set the rating. The Food Standards Agency publishes the result.
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Food businesses in Penzance
- 2 Fore Street 5 - Very good
- Admiral Benbow 5 - Very good
- Agapanthus Tearoom 5 - Very good
- Age Concern St Just & Pendeen Exempt
- Ali Baaba 4 - Good
- Alsia Cross Market Garden 5 - Very good
- Alverne Restaurant 5 - Very good
- Alverton Kebab And Fried Chicken 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Alverton Primary School 5 - Very good
- Alverton Woodland Nursery 5 - Very good
- Anella Bar 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Apothecary Forager 5 - Very good
- Archie Browns 5 - Very good
- Argoe 5 - Very good
- Artist Residence - Cornish Barn 4 - Good
- Asda Express 5 - Very good
- Aunty Mays Pasty Co 5 - Very good
- Bakedpz 5 - Very good
- Barbican Bistro 5 - Very good
- Bay Cafe And Pasty Shop 5 - Very good
- Benoni Nursing Home 5 - Very good
- Blue Lagoon Fish Bar 5 - Very good
- Body Ace Gym 5 - Very good
- Bosavern Community Farm 5 - Very good
- Bosavern House 5 - Very good
- Bosuns Locker Eating House/The Boatshed Cafe-Bar 2 - Some improvement necessary
- Boulaze Cafe 5 - Very good
- Buzz's Fish And Chip Shop 5 - Very good
- Cafe Dog And Rabbit 5 - Very good
- Cafe Rosello 5 - Very good
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Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Towns are derived from the addresses each council publishes.