Penny Pinchers Pantry food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cornwall
Penny Pinchers Pantry holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 8 October 2025, 9 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: Cornish Market World, Par Moor Road, St Austell, PL25 3RP
How it compares in Cornwall
In Cornwall, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so Penny Pinchers Pantry sits behind roughly 4,461 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,461 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 522 | 10% | ← Penny Pinchers Pantry | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Penny Pinchers Pantry 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 Penny Pinchers Pantry, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jack's Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Cafe Latte Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Coffee Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2014 |
| Corner Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Happy Berry Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Kitchens Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| M&S Butchers Par Limited Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| M&S Deli Par Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
Questions about Penny Pinchers Pantry
What is Penny Pinchers Pantry's food hygiene rating?
Penny Pinchers Pantry has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cornwall Council on 8 October 2025.
Is Penny Pinchers Pantry safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Penny Pinchers Pantry last inspected?
Penny Pinchers Pantry was last inspected on 8 October 2025, 9 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 Penny Pinchers Pantry?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Penny Pinchers Pantry compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, while Penny Pinchers Pantry holds a 4. 522 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects Penny Pinchers Pantry 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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