Stones Reef food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cornwall
Stones Reef 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 18 February 2025, 16 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: Sydney Cove, Praa Sands, Penzance, TR20 9TQ
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts Stones Reef 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% | ← Stones Reef | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Stones Reef 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 Stones Reef, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Welloe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Praa Sands Holiday Park Pub/bar/nightclub | 214 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| SISU Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 437 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2024 |
| Spar Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2023 |
| Praa Sands Lunch Club Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
| Coach And Horses (Rosudgeon) Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 9 September 2025 |
| Germoe Community Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2026 |
| The Fat Gull Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
Questions about Stones Reef
What is Stones Reef's food hygiene rating?
Stones Reef has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 18 February 2025.
Is Stones Reef 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 Stones Reef last inspected?
Stones Reef was last inspected on 18 February 2025, 16 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 Stones Reef?
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 Stones Reef compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and Stones Reef is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects Stones Reef 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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