The Elms Care Centre food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Cornwall
The Elms Care Centre holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 25 March 2026, 3 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 108 Grenfell Avenue, Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 4JE
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts The Elms Care Centre among the 4,461 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 | 4,461 | 85% | ← The Elms Care Centre | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 522 | 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Elms Care Centre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Kuet Chinese Take Away And Fish And Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Honey Catering Pub/bar/nightclub | 261 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2025 |
| Bounce Saltash Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Costa Saltash Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| McDonalds Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| Greggs PLC Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2025 |
Questions about The Elms Care Centre
What is The Elms Care Centre's food hygiene rating?
The Elms Care Centre has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 25 March 2026.
Is The Elms Care Centre 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Elms Care Centre last inspected?
The Elms Care Centre was last inspected on 25 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cornwall Council rather than by the business.
How does The Elms Care Centre compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and The Elms Care Centre is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects The Elms Care Centre 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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