The Old Pilchard Press Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cornwall
The Old Pilchard Press Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 17 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: The Old Pilchard Press, Portland Place, Mousehole, TR19 6RY
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts The Old Pilchard Press Cafe among the 4,460 places in Cornwall holding top marks, 85% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,460 | 85% | ← The Old Pilchard Press Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 523 | 10% | ||
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Good
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 The Old Pilchard Press Cafe 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 The Old Pilchard Press Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| No. 1 Deli And Stores Retailers - other | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Four Teas Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| 2 Fore Street Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2024 |
| Jessies Dairy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 213 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Hole Foods Deli Retailers - other | 219 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2024 |
| Orange Cafe Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 295 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Mousehole School School/college/university | 355 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2024 |
| Mousehole AFC And Social Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
Questions about The Old Pilchard Press Cafe
What is The Old Pilchard Press Cafe's food hygiene rating?
The Old Pilchard Press Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 17 October 2024.
Is The Old Pilchard Press Cafe safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Old Pilchard Press Cafe last inspected?
The Old Pilchard Press Cafe was last inspected on 17 October 2024, 20 months 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 The Old Pilchard Press Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Old Pilchard Press Cafe compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and The Old Pilchard Press Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects The Old Pilchard Press Cafe 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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