Cornish Hen food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cornwall
Cornish Hen 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
The rating dates from 20 March 2025, 15 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 Hen, 27 Market Place, Penzance, TR18 2JD
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts Cornish Hen 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% | ← Cornish Hen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Cornish Hen 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 Cornish Hen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chan's Oriental Food & Products Retailers - other | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2024 |
| New Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2025 |
| Causeway Express Retailers - other | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Apothecary Forager Retailers - other | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Mr Billy's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2025 |
| Game On Cornwall Retailers - other | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Alverne Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Full House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
Questions about Cornish Hen
What is Cornish Hen's food hygiene rating?
Cornish Hen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 20 March 2025.
Is Cornish Hen 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 Cornish Hen last inspected?
Cornish Hen was last inspected on 20 March 2025, 15 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 Cornish Hen?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Cornish Hen compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and Cornish Hen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects Cornish Hen 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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