St Nicholas Church food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Cornwall
St Nicholas Church holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 2 July 2025, 12 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: Church Of St Nicholas, Main Road, Downderry, PL11 3LP
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts St Nicholas Church 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% | ← St Nicholas Church | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 St Nicholas Church 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 St Nicholas Church, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Nicolas C Of E VA School School/college/university | 288 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| Inn On The Shore Pub/bar/nightclub | 398 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Seaton Stores Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2018 |
| The Beach House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2024 |
| The Smugglers Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2022 |
| Sun Sea Sourdough Other catering premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
Questions about St Nicholas Church
What is St Nicholas Church's food hygiene rating?
St Nicholas Church has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 2 July 2025.
Is St Nicholas Church 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was St Nicholas Church last inspected?
St Nicholas Church was last inspected on 2 July 2025, 12 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 St Nicholas Church?
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 St Nicholas Church compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and St Nicholas Church is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects St Nicholas Church 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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