Pucelli's food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cornwall
Pucelli's 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: Pucelli's was inspected on 23 July 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: Pucellis, Market Strand, Padstow, PL28 8AH
How this rating has changed
Pucelli's was re-inspected on 23 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 23 July 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts Pucelli's 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% | ← Pucelli's | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Pucelli's 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 Pucelli's, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornish Pasty Co. Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| Padstow Pasty Co. Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| Cherry Trees Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 17 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
| Stable Bar & Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 20 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Cherry Blossom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 26 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Harbour Ice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2026 |
| Rojano's In The Square Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| The Cornish Bakery Takeaway/sandwich shop | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2025 |
Questions about Pucelli's
What is Pucelli's's food hygiene rating?
Pucelli's has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 23 July 2026.
Is Pucelli's 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 Pucelli's last inspected?
Pucelli's was last inspected on 23 July 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 Pucelli's?
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 Pucelli's compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,337 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and Pucelli's is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects Pucelli's 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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Pucelli's is one of 96 rated food businesses in Padstow. See every hygiene rating in Padstow →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.cornwall.gov.uk
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