Balwest Methodist Church food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Cornwall
Balwest Methodist 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
This is a fresh result: Balwest Methodist Church was inspected on 8 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Balwest, Ashton, Helston, TR13 9TE
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts Balwest Methodist Church 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% | ← Balwest Methodist Church | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 523 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 213 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 42 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 38 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 50 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 Balwest Methodist 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 Balwest Methodist Church, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tremorvu Campsite And Lettings Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| Germoe Community Primary School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2026 |
| Praa Sands Lunch Club Other catering premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
| Lion And Lamb Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 4 - Good | 6 March 2025 |
| Elysian Fields B And B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2023 |
| Godolphin House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 April 2014 |
| Spar Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2023 |
| Elysian Fields Campsite Shop Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2023 |
Questions about Balwest Methodist Church
What is Balwest Methodist Church's food hygiene rating?
Balwest Methodist Church has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 8 June 2026.
Is Balwest Methodist 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 Balwest Methodist Church last inspected?
Balwest Methodist Church was last inspected on 8 June 2026, a month 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 Balwest Methodist Church?
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 Balwest Methodist Church compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,278 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and Balwest Methodist Church is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects Balwest Methodist 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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