The Beacon Country House Hotel food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Cornwall
The Beacon Country House Hotel 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 13 May 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: Beacon Country House Hotel, Goonvrea, St Agnes, TR5 0NW
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts The Beacon Country House Hotel 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% | ← The Beacon Country House Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 523 | 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 Very 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 The Beacon Country House Hotel 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 Beacon Country House Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Agnes Beacon Campsite Shop Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2024 |
| Wheal Coates Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2024 |
| Levi's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Penkerris Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 23 June 2015 |
| St Agnes Academy School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2024 |
| Martina's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2024 |
| The Railway Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| The Veg Shop Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 December 2023 |
Questions about The Beacon Country House Hotel
What is The Beacon Country House Hotel's food hygiene rating?
The Beacon Country House Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 13 May 2024.
Is The Beacon Country House Hotel 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 The Beacon Country House Hotel last inspected?
The Beacon Country House Hotel was last inspected on 13 May 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 Beacon Country House Hotel?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 The Beacon Country House Hotel compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and The Beacon Country House Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects The Beacon Country House Hotel 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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