Food hygiene ratings in St Austell
There are 353 food businesses in St Austell with a published hygiene rating, restaurants, takeaways, pubs, cafes, shops and school and care kitchens, all inspected by Cornwall Council. A further 2 are awaiting a first inspection, or are exempt because they handle too little food to score.
Hygiene standards in St Austell
77% of rated businesses in St Austell hold the top score of 5, and 91% hold a 4 or better. 5 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. St Austell does worse, by 8 percentage points, so it is worth checking a specific place rather than assuming.
| 5 out of 5 | 271 | 77% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 50 | 14% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 25 | 7% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
Lowest-rated places in St Austell
| Business | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|
| The Kings Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 19 September 2025 |
| Chinese Wok St Austell Takeaway/sandwich shop | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 11 September 2024 |
| King's Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 23 July 2025 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 3 March 2026 |
| Riverside Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 22 December 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 St Austell
How many food businesses in St Austell have a hygiene rating?
353 food businesses in St Austell have a published food hygiene rating, inspected by Cornwall Council. 351 currently hold a score from 0 to 5.
What is a typical food hygiene rating in St Austell?
77% of rated businesses in St Austell 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 St Austell?
5 food businesses in St Austell hold a rating of 2 or below, including 0 rated 0 and 1 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 St Austell?
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 St Austell
- AGE UK St Austell Hub 5 - Very good
- AJ's Cafe And Bar 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Alvorada Restaurant 5 - Very good
- Arbo Catering 5 - Very good
- Arches Bed & Breakfast 4 - Good
- Archie's Fish And Chips 5 - Very good
- Asda 5 - Very good
- Asda Cafe 5 - Very good
- Averlea Care Home 5 - Very good
- B And M 5 - Very good
- Baby Bugs Nursery 4 - Good
- Back To Origins 4 - Good
- Barguse Farm Riding Centre 3 - Generally satisfactory
- Beech Lodge Residential Care Home 5 - Very good
- Ben's 5 - Very good
- Bishop Bronescombe Church Of England Voluntary Aided School 5 - Very good
- Blue 4 - Good
- Boscundle Manor 5 - Very good
- Boswinger Youth Hostel 5 - Very good
- Brannel School 5 - Very good
- Bridge 49 5 - Very good
- Bright Eyes Childcare 5 - Very good
- Brighteyes Childcare - In The Clays 5 - Very good
- Bubble Trouble 5 - Very good
- Buffers Coffee Shop 5 - Very good
- Bugle Library Of Things 5 - Very good
- Bugle School 5 - Very good
- Cafe Latte 5 - Very good
- Cafe Vibe 4 - Good
- Caprera Rest Home 5 - Very good
Showing 30 of 353 businesses in St Austell. Search for a specific place →
Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Towns are derived from the addresses each council publishes.