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Moomaid Of Zennor St Ives food hygiene rating

Retailers - other · Cornwall

Moomaid Of Zennor St Ives 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 18 August 2015, more than 10 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: Moomaid, Eastcliff, Porthtowan, TR4 8AW

How it compares in Cornwall

That puts Moomaid Of Zennor St Ives 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.

Every rated food business in Cornwall
5 out of 5 4,461 85% ← Moomaid Of Zennor St Ives
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

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 Moomaid Of Zennor St Ives 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 Moomaid Of Zennor St Ives, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.

Business Distance Rating Inspected
Unicorn Porthtowan Pub/bar/nightclub 226 yards away 5 - Very good 6 February 2026
Children Of Towan Kindergarten Caring Premises 255 yards away 2 - Some improvement necessary 14 January 2026
Porthtowan Village Hall Other catering premises 264 yards away Exempt
Grace Church Porthtowan - Senior Lunch Club Other catering premises 265 yards away 5 - Very good 21 August 2025
Porthtowan Village Stores Retailers - other 346 yards away 5 - Very good 15 May 2017
Nature's Treats Retailers - other 0.3 miles away 5 - Very good 13 April 2021
Tiger Feet Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 0.8 miles away 5 - Very good 14 January 2026
Victory Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 0.9 miles away 4 - Good 27 November 2025

Questions about Moomaid Of Zennor St Ives

What is Moomaid Of Zennor St Ives's food hygiene rating?

Moomaid Of Zennor St Ives has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 18 August 2015.

Is Moomaid Of Zennor St Ives 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 Moomaid Of Zennor St Ives last inspected?

Moomaid Of Zennor St Ives was last inspected on 18 August 2015, more than 10 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 Moomaid Of Zennor St Ives?

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 Moomaid Of Zennor St Ives compare to other places in Cornwall?

85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and Moomaid Of Zennor St Ives is one of them.

Who decides the rating?

Cornwall Council inspects Moomaid Of Zennor St Ives 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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The official record is held by the council: http://www.cornwall.gov.uk

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