Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cornwall
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust 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 10 January 2025, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: West Cornwall Hospital, St Clare Street, Penzance, TR18 2PF
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust 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% | ← Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust 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 Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Modern Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 344 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Napoli Bar Pz Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 361 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| New Delhi Indian Palace & Ricardos Pizza House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 371 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2024 |
| Humphry Davy School School/college/university | 376 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Growing Links CIC Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2024 |
| Loafs Bakery Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
| Alverne Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Frances Bolitho Care Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
Questions about Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
What is Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust's food hygiene rating?
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 10 January 2025.
Is Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust 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 Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust last inspected?
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust was last inspected on 10 January 2025, 18 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 Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust 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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