Unicorn Porthtowan food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cornwall
Unicorn Porthtowan holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 February 2026, 5 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: The Unicorn, Beach Road, Porthtowan, TR4 8AD
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts Unicorn Porthtowan 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% | ← Unicorn Porthtowan | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Unicorn Porthtowan 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 Unicorn Porthtowan, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children Of Towan Kindergarten Caring Premises | 34 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 14 January 2026 |
| Porthtowan Village Hall Other catering premises | 39 yards away | Exempt | |
| Grace Church Porthtowan - Senior Lunch Club Other catering premises | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| Porthtowan Village Stores Retailers - other | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2017 |
| Moomaid Of Zennor St Ives Retailers - other | 226 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2015 |
| Nature's Treats Retailers - other | 314 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2021 |
| Tiger Feet Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Victory Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 4 - Good | 27 November 2025 |
Questions about Unicorn Porthtowan
What is Unicorn Porthtowan's food hygiene rating?
Unicorn Porthtowan has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 6 February 2026.
Is Unicorn Porthtowan 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Unicorn Porthtowan last inspected?
Unicorn Porthtowan was last inspected on 6 February 2026, 5 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 Unicorn Porthtowan?
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 Unicorn Porthtowan compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and Unicorn Porthtowan is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects Unicorn Porthtowan 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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