Food For Families Penzance CIC food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cornwall
Food For Families Penzance CIC 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
This is a fresh result: Food For Families Penzance CIC was inspected on 10 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
95% of rated food businesses in Cornwall score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Cornwall ratings →
Address: Queens Street Trading Ltd, 59 Queen Street, Penzance, TR18 4DF
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts Food For Families Penzance CIC among the 4,511 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 | 4,511 | 85% | ← Food For Families Penzance CIC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 535 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 210 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 41 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 38 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 55 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Food For Families Penzance CIC 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 Food For Families Penzance CIC, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Nook Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 195 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Ministry Of Flavours Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 218 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 February 2024 |
| Chapel House PZ Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 238 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2015 |
| Admiral Benbow Pub/bar/nightclub | 243 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2025 |
| Jubilee Pool Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 270 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Full House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 298 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
| Dolphin Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | 306 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| Frasers Fish And Chips Shop - Frasers (Penzance) Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 307 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
Questions about Food For Families Penzance CIC
What is Food For Families Penzance CIC's food hygiene rating?
Food For Families Penzance CIC has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 10 August 2026.
Is Food For Families Penzance CIC 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 Food For Families Penzance CIC last inspected?
Food For Families Penzance CIC was last inspected on 10 August 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cornwall Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Food For Families Penzance CIC?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Food For Families Penzance CIC compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,337 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and Food For Families Penzance CIC is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects Food For Families Penzance CIC 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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Food For Families Penzance CIC is one of 358 rated food businesses in Penzance. See every hygiene rating in Penzance →
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