The Cornish Distilling Company food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Cornwall
The Cornish Distilling Company holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 24 November 2018, more than 7 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Norton Barton Artisan Food Village, Cornish Distilling Company, Launcells, EX23 9LG
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts The Cornish Distilling Company 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 Cornish Distilling Company | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 523 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 213 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 42 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 38 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 50 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling 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 Cornish Distilling Company 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 Cornish Distilling Company, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dave Sargent Chef Service Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| The Granary & Farm Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Triple 'C' Cafe Other catering premises | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Kilkhampton Lunch Club Other catering premises | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
| Moores Butchers Retailers - other | 1.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 5 February 2026 |
| The London Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.7 miles away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 29 January 2025 |
| The Pizza Shop Home Of Ape Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Spar Retailers - other | 1.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 15 December 2017 |
Questions about The Cornish Distilling Company
What is The Cornish Distilling Company's food hygiene rating?
The Cornish Distilling Company has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 24 November 2018.
Is The Cornish Distilling Company 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Cornish Distilling Company last inspected?
The Cornish Distilling Company was last inspected on 24 November 2018, more than 7 years 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 Cornish Distilling Company?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Cornish Distilling Company compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,278 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and The Cornish Distilling Company is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects The Cornish Distilling Company 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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