Sun Sea Sourdough food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Cornwall
Sun Sea Sourdough holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 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: Merryb Dene, Hessenford Road, Seaton, PL11 3JL
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts Sun Sea Sourdough 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% | ← Sun Sea Sourdough | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Sun Sea Sourdough 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 Sun Sea Sourdough, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seaton Stores Retailers - other | 356 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2018 |
| The Beach House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 356 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2024 |
| The Smugglers Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 356 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2022 |
| Inn On The Shore Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| St Nicholas Church Other catering premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
Questions about Sun Sea Sourdough
What is Sun Sea Sourdough's food hygiene rating?
Sun Sea Sourdough has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 14 March 2025.
Is Sun Sea Sourdough 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sun Sea Sourdough last inspected?
Sun Sea Sourdough was last inspected on 14 March 2025, 16 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 Sun Sea Sourdough?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Sun Sea Sourdough compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,278 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and Sun Sea Sourdough is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects Sun Sea Sourdough 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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