Ivy House B&B food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Cornwall
Ivy House B&B 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 23 January 2020, 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: Ivy House, North Hill Park, St Austell, PL25 5QJ
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts Ivy House B&B 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% | ← Ivy House B&B | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Ivy House B&B 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 Ivy House B&B, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bright Eyes Childcare Caring Premises | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
| Chy Koes @ Tregarne Caring Premises | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2017 |
| North Hill Park Nursing Home Caring Premises | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2026 |
| Ozzell Bowl Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Jake's Bakes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
| Cluck N Chuck Takeaway/sandwich shop | 278 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Grape Tree Retailers - other | 302 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Nepalese Gurkha Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 315 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
Questions about Ivy House B&B
What is Ivy House B&B's food hygiene rating?
Ivy House B&B has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 23 January 2020.
Is Ivy House B&B 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 Ivy House B&B last inspected?
Ivy House B&B was last inspected on 23 January 2020, 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 Ivy House B&B?
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 Ivy House B&B compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,278 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and Ivy House B&B is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects Ivy House B&B 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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