Elmsdale Guesthouse food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Cornwall
Elmsdale Guesthouse holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 March 2024, 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: Elmsdale Hotel, Alexandra Road, Penzance, TR18 4LZ
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts Elmsdale Guesthouse 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% | ← Elmsdale Guesthouse | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Elmsdale Guesthouse 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 Elmsdale Guesthouse, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chynance And Willowfield Retirement Apartments Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 265 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| Alverton Woodland Nursery Caring Premises | 342 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Alverton Primary School School/college/university | 342 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Penlee Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 438 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Frances Bolitho Care Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| Buzz's Fish And Chip Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2025 |
| Growing Links CIC Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2024 |
| Asda Express Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2025 |
Questions about Elmsdale Guesthouse
What is Elmsdale Guesthouse's food hygiene rating?
Elmsdale Guesthouse has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 18 March 2024.
Is Elmsdale Guesthouse 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Elmsdale Guesthouse last inspected?
Elmsdale Guesthouse was last inspected on 18 March 2024, 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 Elmsdale Guesthouse?
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 Elmsdale Guesthouse compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,278 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and Elmsdale Guesthouse is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects Elmsdale Guesthouse 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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