West Country Cheese Company food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cornwall
West Country Cheese Company 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 6 March 2025, 16 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: 1 Cedar Units, Sharlands Road, Marhamchurch, EX23 0HP
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts West Country Cheese Company 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% | ← West Country Cheese Company | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 523 | 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to West Country Cheese Company, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nonna's Kitchen Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
| Marhamchurch Village Shop Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2024 |
| Marhamchurch C Of E Academy School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2024 |
Questions about West Country Cheese Company
What is West Country Cheese Company's food hygiene rating?
West Country Cheese Company has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 6 March 2025.
Is West Country Cheese Company 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 West Country Cheese Company last inspected?
West Country Cheese Company was last inspected on 6 March 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cornwall Council rather than by the business.
How does West Country Cheese Company compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and West Country Cheese Company is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects West Country Cheese Company 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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