The Black Pearl food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Cornwall
The Black Pearl holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 September 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 58 St Thomas Road, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 8DB
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts The Black Pearl 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% | ← The Black Pearl | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Black Pearl 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 Black Pearl, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Launceston Steam Railway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 34 yards away | 4 - Good | 28 August 2025 |
| Greenaways Retailers - other | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| The Codfather Mobile caterer | 205 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 4 December 2025 |
| Spar Retailers - other | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
| Pastures School/college/university | 260 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Launceston Community Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 288 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
| Central Methodist Church Other catering premises | 295 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Smiley Happy People Caring Premises | 330 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
Questions about The Black Pearl
What is The Black Pearl's food hygiene rating?
The Black Pearl has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 18 September 2024.
Is The Black Pearl 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Black Pearl last inspected?
The Black Pearl was last inspected on 18 September 2024, 21 months 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 Black Pearl?
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 The Black Pearl compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and The Black Pearl is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects The Black Pearl 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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