Sams on the Beach food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cornwall
Sams on the Beach 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 5 May 2026, 2 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: Sams On The Beach, 14 Polkerris, Par, PL24 2TL
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts Sams on the Beach 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% | ← Sams on the Beach | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Sams on the Beach 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 Sams on the Beach, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Par Beach Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| BBs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Golden Wok Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| The Co-operative Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2023 |
| Cluck N Chuck Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Spar Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| Go Beyond Caring Premises | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| Cornubia Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
Questions about Sams on the Beach
What is Sams on the Beach's food hygiene rating?
Sams on the Beach has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 5 May 2026.
Is Sams on the Beach 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 Sams on the Beach last inspected?
Sams on the Beach was last inspected on 5 May 2026, 2 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 Sams on the Beach?
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 Sams on the Beach compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and Sams on the Beach is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects Sams on the Beach 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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