The Good Life food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cornwall
The Good Life holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 June 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: The Coombes, Polperro, Looe, PL13 2RG
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts The Good Life 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% | ← The Good Life | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Good Life 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 The Good Life, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copperleaf Polperro Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2024 |
| Sweet Time Of Polperro Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| The Claremont Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 17 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2018 |
| The Plantation Tearooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Clements And Hope Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Polperro Bakery Retailers - other | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Roly's Fudge Pantry Polperro Ltd Retailers - other | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2015 |
| Polperro Methodist Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 103 yards away | 4 - Good | 14 August 2025 |
Questions about The Good Life
What is The Good Life's food hygiene rating?
The Good Life has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 6 June 2023.
Is The Good Life 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Good Life last inspected?
The Good Life was last inspected on 6 June 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 The Good Life?
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 The Good Life compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and The Good Life is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects The Good Life 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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Understanding this rating
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