Shell Penhale food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cornwall
Shell Penhale 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 19 November 2025, 7 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: Shop, Shell Penhale, Penhale, TR9 6NA
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts Shell Penhale 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% | ← Shell Penhale | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Shell Penhale 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 Shell Penhale, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starbucks Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 4 - Good | 11 March 2025 |
| Penhale Round Cookhouse And Pub Pub/bar/nightclub | 1 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2024 |
| Marks And Spencer Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| McDonalds Fraddon Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| St Margarets Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2025 |
| Blue Anchor Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 17 January 2025 |
| Posta Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 12 November 2025 |
Questions about Shell Penhale
What is Shell Penhale's food hygiene rating?
Shell Penhale has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 19 November 2025.
Is Shell Penhale 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 Shell Penhale last inspected?
Shell Penhale was last inspected on 19 November 2025, 7 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 Shell Penhale?
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 Shell Penhale compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and Shell Penhale is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects Shell Penhale 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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