The Stores Goldsithney food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cornwall
The Stores Goldsithney holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 2 October 2025, 9 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 Stores, Fore Street, Goldsithney, TR20 9HA
How it compares in Cornwall
In Cornwall, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so The Stores Goldsithney sits behind roughly 4,461 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,461 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 522 | 10% | ← The Stores Goldsithney | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Stores Goldsithney 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 Stores Goldsithney, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Trevelyan Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 240 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 20 November 2025 |
| Island Cupcakes Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 402 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Trevelyan Farm Shop Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 27 November 2025 |
| Dynasty Chinese Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 30 March 2026 |
| Courtlands Care Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2025 |
| St Hilary School Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| KC's Fish And Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Victoria Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 4 December 2025 |
Questions about The Stores Goldsithney
What is The Stores Goldsithney's food hygiene rating?
The Stores Goldsithney has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cornwall Council on 2 October 2025.
Is The Stores Goldsithney safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Stores Goldsithney last inspected?
The Stores Goldsithney was last inspected on 2 October 2025, 9 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 The Stores Goldsithney?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Stores Goldsithney compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, while The Stores Goldsithney holds a 4. 522 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects The Stores Goldsithney 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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