The Slipway food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Cornwall
The Slipway holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 February 2026, 4 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: Slipway Snack Bar, The Wharf, St Ives, TR26 1LP
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts The Slipway 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% | ← The Slipway | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Slipway 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 Slipway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mor Beach Cafe Takeaway/sandwich shop | 14 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Balancing Eel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 17 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2024 |
| Balcony Bar & Kitchen Pub/bar/nightclub | 18 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Kellys Harbourside St Ives Retailers - other | 18 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Ice Cream Workshop Retailers - other | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2026 |
| Johns Wine Store Retailers - other | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Flapjackery Retailers - other | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| Cornish Bakehouse Takeaway/sandwich shop | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
Questions about The Slipway
What is The Slipway's food hygiene rating?
The Slipway has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 19 February 2026.
Is The Slipway 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Slipway last inspected?
The Slipway was last inspected on 19 February 2026, 4 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 Slipway?
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 The Slipway compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and The Slipway is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects The Slipway 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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