The Front Room Penzance food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cornwall
The Front Room Penzance 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 April 2024, more than 2 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: The Front Room, 83 Market Jew Street, Penzance, TR18 2LG
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts The Front Room Penzance 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 Front Room Penzance | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 The Front Room Penzance 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 Front Room Penzance, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2025 |
| Number Seven Gallery/Studio/Workshop Retailers - other | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Bakedpz Takeaway/sandwich shop | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2024 |
| Le Raj Indian Restaurant & Takeaway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Hellys Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Ma Larkins Sweets Treats And Hampers Retailers - other | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 August 2016 |
| Body Ace Gym Retailers - other | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2024 |
| Flatties Coffee Co Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2025 |
Questions about The Front Room Penzance
What is The Front Room Penzance's food hygiene rating?
The Front Room Penzance has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 17 April 2024.
Is The Front Room Penzance 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 Front Room Penzance last inspected?
The Front Room Penzance was last inspected on 17 April 2024, more than 2 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 Front Room Penzance?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Front Room Penzance compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and The Front Room Penzance is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects The Front Room Penzance 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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