Shorebreak food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cornwall
Shorebreak holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Shorebreak was inspected on 8 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 4 Alexandra Road, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 4LY
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts Shorebreak 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% | ← Shorebreak | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Shorebreak 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 Shorebreak, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Express Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2025 |
| 45 Queen Street Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 229 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
| Frasers Fish And Chips Shop (Cornish Fish And Chips Ltd) Takeaway/sandwich shop | 238 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Chynance And Willowfield Retirement Apartments Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 252 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| Little Nook Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 348 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Pengarth Pop-In Centre Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| Elmsdale Guesthouse Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2024 |
| Penlee Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
Questions about Shorebreak
What is Shorebreak's food hygiene rating?
Shorebreak has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 8 June 2026.
Is Shorebreak 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Shorebreak last inspected?
Shorebreak was last inspected on 8 June 2026, a month 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 Shorebreak?
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 Shorebreak compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and Shorebreak is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects Shorebreak 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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Understanding this rating
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Shorebreak is one of 353 rated food businesses in Penzance. See every hygiene rating in Penzance →
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