The Crate food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cornwall
The Crate 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 20 March 2025, 15 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: Roselidden House, Rowes Lane, Helston, TR13 0PT
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts The Crate 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 Crate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Crate 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 Crate, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wendron Plant Nursery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Wheal Dream Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 10 April 2025 |
| South Western Day Care Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2023 |
| Trannack Community Primary School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2023 |
| Kerra Buchanan Other catering premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Puffins Day Nursery Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 4 - Good | 17 February 2026 |
| E & V Scorse Butchery & Freezer Centre Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2015 |
Questions about The Crate
What is The Crate's food hygiene rating?
The Crate has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 20 March 2025.
Is The Crate 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 Crate last inspected?
The Crate was last inspected on 20 March 2025, 15 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 The Crate?
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 The Crate compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and The Crate is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects The Crate 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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Understanding this rating
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