Helston Post Office And Londis food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cornwall
Helston Post Office And Londis 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 17 July 2023, more than 2 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: Helston Post Office, 28 - 30 Coinagehall Street, Helston, TR13 8EE
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts Helston Post Office And Londis 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% | ← Helston Post Office And Londis | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Helston Post Office And Londis 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 Helston Post Office And Londis, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Coffee Bean Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2023 |
| Daisy Fays Nursery Caring Premises | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2026 |
| Inn And Still Pub/bar/nightclub | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
| Coinage Hall - Wetherspoon Pub/bar/nightclub | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2025 |
| Beijing Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
| Helston Age Concern Other catering premises | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2025 |
| The Coffee Hut Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
Questions about Helston Post Office And Londis
What is Helston Post Office And Londis's food hygiene rating?
Helston Post Office And Londis has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 17 July 2023.
Is Helston Post Office And Londis 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 Helston Post Office And Londis last inspected?
Helston Post Office And Londis was last inspected on 17 July 2023, more than 2 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 Helston Post Office And Londis?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Helston Post Office And Londis compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and Helston Post Office And Londis is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects Helston Post Office And Londis 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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