The Cornish Oven food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cornwall
The Cornish Oven 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 23 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Old News, Alexandra Road, Illogan, TR16 4DY
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts The Cornish Oven 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 Cornish Oven | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Cornish Oven 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 Cornish Oven, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illogan Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 240 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
| Illogan Stores Retailers - other | 240 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2016 |
| Aviary Court Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2016 |
| Cornish Cakey Tea Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2024 |
| Cousin Jacks Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2024 |
| Illogan County Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Half-Baked Cafe At Trevenson Moor Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
Questions about The Cornish Oven
What is The Cornish Oven's food hygiene rating?
The Cornish Oven has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 23 October 2024.
Is The Cornish Oven 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 The Cornish Oven last inspected?
The Cornish Oven was last inspected on 23 October 2024, 20 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 Cornish Oven?
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 The Cornish Oven compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and The Cornish Oven is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects The Cornish Oven 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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