Churchtown Veg And Wholefoods food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cornwall
Churchtown Veg And Wholefoods holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 2 March 2023, 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: 21 Churchtown, St Agnes, Cornwall, TR5 0QW
How it compares in Cornwall
In Cornwall, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so Churchtown Veg And Wholefoods sits behind roughly 4,460 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,460 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 523 | 10% | ← Churchtown Veg And Wholefoods | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Churchtown Veg And Wholefoods 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 Churchtown Veg And Wholefoods, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carr Butchers Retailers - other | 4 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| Shellfish Beach Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 4 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| The Sorting Office Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 4 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2015 |
| Fission Chip Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 4 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 December 2023 |
| Costcutter Retailers - other | 18 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 6 March 2025 |
| Trunk Deli St Agnes Ltd Retailers - other | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2024 |
| St Agnes Bakery Retailers - other | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| St Agnes Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 80 yards away | 4 - Good | 14 May 2026 |
Questions about Churchtown Veg And Wholefoods
What is Churchtown Veg And Wholefoods's food hygiene rating?
Churchtown Veg And Wholefoods has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cornwall Council on 2 March 2023.
Is Churchtown Veg And Wholefoods safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Churchtown Veg And Wholefoods last inspected?
Churchtown Veg And Wholefoods was last inspected on 2 March 2023, 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 Churchtown Veg And Wholefoods?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Churchtown Veg And Wholefoods compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,278 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, while Churchtown Veg And Wholefoods holds a 4. 523 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects Churchtown Veg And Wholefoods 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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