Pencubitt House food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Cornwall
Pencubitt House holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 September 2019, more than 6 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: Pencubitt Country Guest House, Lamellion Cross, Liskeard, PL14 4EB
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts Pencubitt House 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% | ← Pencubitt House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Pencubitt House 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 Pencubitt House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornish Rail Coffee Company Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 263 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Original Cornish Pasties Retailers - other | 294 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 6 May 2026 |
| Barnfield House Caring Premises | 382 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| St Anthonys Residential Home Caring Premises | 393 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 9 December 2025 |
| Coombe House Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Abbeyfield Liskeard Society Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2018 |
| Elnor Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2019 |
| Lighthouse Community Centre Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2022 |
Questions about Pencubitt House
What is Pencubitt House's food hygiene rating?
Pencubitt House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 18 September 2019.
Is Pencubitt House 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Pencubitt House last inspected?
Pencubitt House was last inspected on 18 September 2019, more than 6 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 Pencubitt House?
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 Pencubitt House compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and Pencubitt House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects Pencubitt House 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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