Don't Forget The Hamper And Oliver's Chocolates food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cornwall
Don't Forget The Hamper And Oliver's Chocolates 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 14 January 2025, 17 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 59 Meneage Street, Helston, Cornwall, TR13 8RB
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts Don't Forget The Hamper And Oliver's Chocolates 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% | ← Don't Forget The Hamper And Oliver's Chocolates | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Don't Forget The Hamper And Oliver's Chocolates 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 Don't Forget The Hamper And Oliver's Chocolates, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pica Rico Takeaway/sandwich shop | 7 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2024 |
| Philps Pasties Takeaway/sandwich shop | 18 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2025 |
| Rowes Bakery Retailers - other | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2025 |
| The Natural Store Retailers - other | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2025 |
| Gilchrist Exotics Retailers - other | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2025 |
| The Bookshop In Helston Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2023 |
| The Bell Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2023 |
| Hutchinson's Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
Questions about Don't Forget The Hamper And Oliver's Chocolates
What is Don't Forget The Hamper And Oliver's Chocolates's food hygiene rating?
Don't Forget The Hamper And Oliver's Chocolates has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 14 January 2025.
Is Don't Forget The Hamper And Oliver's Chocolates 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 Don't Forget The Hamper And Oliver's Chocolates last inspected?
Don't Forget The Hamper And Oliver's Chocolates was last inspected on 14 January 2025, 17 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 Don't Forget The Hamper And Oliver's Chocolates?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Don't Forget The Hamper And Oliver's Chocolates compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and Don't Forget The Hamper And Oliver's Chocolates is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects Don't Forget The Hamper And Oliver's Chocolates 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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