Poltair Guesthouse food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Cornwall
Poltair Guesthouse holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 29 June 2012, more than 14 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Poltair, 4 Emslie Road, Falmouth, TR11 4BG
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts Poltair Guesthouse 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% | ← Poltair Guesthouse | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Poltair Guesthouse 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 Poltair Guesthouse, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chelsea House Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | at this address | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2016 |
| Casa Tapa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 251 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 July 2023 |
| Gyllyngvase House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 347 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2025 |
| Hotel Anacapri Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 390 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Chellowdene Guesthouse Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2015 |
| Catch And Cut Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2024 |
| Fives Cyderhouse Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2024 |
| Gylly Beach Cafe/Takeaway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2026 |
Questions about Poltair Guesthouse
What is Poltair Guesthouse's food hygiene rating?
Poltair Guesthouse has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 29 June 2012.
Is Poltair Guesthouse 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Poltair Guesthouse last inspected?
Poltair Guesthouse was last inspected on 29 June 2012, more than 14 years 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 Poltair Guesthouse?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Poltair Guesthouse compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and Poltair Guesthouse is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects Poltair Guesthouse 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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