Downs Farm Charcuterie food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Isles of Scilly
Downs Farm Charcuterie 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 July 2025, 11 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: Downs Farm, Downs, St Agnes, TR22 0PL
How it compares in Isles of Scilly
That puts Downs Farm Charcuterie among the 91 places in Isles of Scilly holding top marks, 91% 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 | 91 | 91% | ← Downs Farm Charcuterie | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 7 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 2 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 31 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Downs Farm Charcuterie 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 Downs Farm Charcuterie, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coastguard \& Lookout Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Covean Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| The Turks Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 1 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| Turks Head - SC180 Farmers/growers | 1 yards away | Exempt | |
| Baloo - SC41 Farmers/growers | 2 yards away | Exempt |
Questions about Downs Farm Charcuterie
What is Downs Farm Charcuterie's food hygiene rating?
Downs Farm Charcuterie has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Isles of Scilly Council on 24 July 2025.
Is Downs Farm Charcuterie 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 Downs Farm Charcuterie last inspected?
Downs Farm Charcuterie was last inspected on 24 July 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Isles of Scilly Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Downs Farm Charcuterie?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Downs Farm Charcuterie compare to other places in Isles of Scilly?
91% of the 100 rated food businesses in Isles of Scilly hold the top rating of 5, and Downs Farm Charcuterie is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Isles of Scilly Council inspects Downs Farm Charcuterie 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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