Marshgate Post Office And Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cornwall
Marshgate Post Office And Stores holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 1 October 2025, 9 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: The Post Office, Marshgate, Camelford, PL32 9YN
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts Marshgate Post Office And Stores 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% | ← Marshgate Post Office And Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Marshgate Post Office And Stores 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 Marshgate Post Office And Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Otters Childrens Centre Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2022 |
| Otterham CP School School/college/university | 341 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2023 |
| Otterham & St Juliot Hall Other catering premises | 341 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 November 2016 |
| The Horseshoe Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
Questions about Marshgate Post Office And Stores
What is Marshgate Post Office And Stores's food hygiene rating?
Marshgate Post Office And Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 1 October 2025.
Is Marshgate Post Office And Stores 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Marshgate Post Office And Stores last inspected?
Marshgate Post Office And Stores was last inspected on 1 October 2025, 9 months 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 Marshgate Post Office And Stores?
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 Marshgate Post Office And Stores compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and Marshgate Post Office And Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects Marshgate Post Office And Stores 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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Marshgate Post Office And Stores is one of 35 rated food businesses in Camelford. See every hygiene rating in Camelford →
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