Little Prawn food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cornwall
Little Prawn holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 July 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: 22A Duke Street, Padstow, Cornwall, PL28 8AB
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts Little Prawn 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% | ← Little Prawn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Little Prawn 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 Little Prawn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sabzi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 9 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Prawn On The Lawn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 13 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2026 |
| Prideaux Walled Garden Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2026 |
| Padstow Tasting Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2025 |
| No 6 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Stein's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2025 |
| The Old Ship Pub/bar/nightclub | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2025 |
| Embers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
Questions about Little Prawn
What is Little Prawn's food hygiene rating?
Little Prawn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 9 July 2024.
Is Little Prawn 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Little Prawn last inspected?
Little Prawn was last inspected on 9 July 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 Little Prawn?
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 Little Prawn compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and Little Prawn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects Little Prawn 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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