Penrose Stables Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cornwall
Penrose Stables Cafe 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 29 July 2022, more than 3 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: The Stables, Penrose Estate, Penrose, TR13 0RD
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts Penrose Stables Cafe 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% | ← Penrose Stables Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Penrose Stables Cafe 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 Penrose Stables Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Inn Porthleven Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2024 |
| Porthleven Community Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Catch Porthleven Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Quayside Fish Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Bolla Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2024 |
| Nauti But Ice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Twisted Currant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| Porthleven Fish And Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
Questions about Penrose Stables Cafe
What is Penrose Stables Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Penrose Stables Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 29 July 2022.
Is Penrose Stables Cafe 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 Penrose Stables Cafe last inspected?
Penrose Stables Cafe was last inspected on 29 July 2022, more than 3 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 Penrose Stables Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Penrose Stables Cafe compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and Penrose Stables Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects Penrose Stables Cafe 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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