Penwithick Post Office And Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cornwall
Penwithick Post Office And Store 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 11 September 2025, 10 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: 17 Penwithick Road, Penwithick, St Austell, PL26 8UQ
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts Penwithick Post Office And Store 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% | ← Penwithick Post Office And Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
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 Penwithick Post Office And Store 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 Penwithick Post Office And Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew's Bakery Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
| Chopbox Kitchen Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Arbo Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Knightor Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
Questions about Penwithick Post Office And Store
What is Penwithick Post Office And Store's food hygiene rating?
Penwithick Post Office And Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 11 September 2025.
Is Penwithick Post Office And Store 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 Penwithick Post Office And Store last inspected?
Penwithick Post Office And Store was last inspected on 11 September 2025, 10 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 Penwithick Post Office And Store?
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 Penwithick Post Office And Store compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and Penwithick Post Office And Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects Penwithick Post Office And Store 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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Penwithick Post Office And Store is one of 353 rated food businesses in St Austell. See every hygiene rating in St Austell →
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