The Cornish Pantry food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Stevenage
The Cornish Pantry 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
The rating dates from 23 October 2025, 8 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 Cornish Pantry, 16 Queensway, Town Centre, SG1 1BS
How it compares in Stevenage
That puts The Cornish Pantry among the 467 places in Stevenage holding top marks, 89% 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 | 467 | 89% | ← The Cornish Pantry | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 41 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 10 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 166 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 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 The Cornish 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 The Cornish Pantry, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Tree Ltd Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2020 |
| Bargain Grocery Outlet Retailers - other | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2006 |
| Costa Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2021 |
| Fireaway Pizza Stevenage Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 213 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Event Catering Other catering premises | 229 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2019 |
| Geek Retreat Stevenage Other catering premises | 235 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| Cece Cha Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 267 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
Questions about The Cornish Pantry
What is The Cornish Pantry's food hygiene rating?
The Cornish Pantry has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stevenage Council on 23 October 2025.
Is The Cornish Pantry 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 The Cornish Pantry last inspected?
The Cornish Pantry was last inspected on 23 October 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Stevenage Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Cornish Pantry?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Cornish Pantry compare to other places in Stevenage?
89% of the 527 rated food businesses in Stevenage hold the top rating of 5, and The Cornish Pantry is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stevenage Council inspects The Cornish 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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