Phil Coles Butcher food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cornwall
Phil Coles Butcher 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 19 November 2012, more than 13 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: The Stables, Coombe, South Hill, PL17 7LT
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts Phil Coles Butcher 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% | ← Phil Coles Butcher | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Phil Coles Butcher 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 Phil Coles Butcher, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polhilsa Farm B & B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2015 |
| Grumpy Old Porkers Manufacturers/packers | 1.9 miles away | 4 - Good | 10 July 2023 |
| The Swingletree Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Appleby Lodge Care Home Caring Premises | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2025 |
| Hatchs Jackets Mobile caterer | 2.0 miles away | 4 - Good | 24 June 2025 |
| Beeching Park Stores Retailers - other | 2.0 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 27 October 2025 |
| Bawden's The Old Bakery Retailers - other | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2024 |
| Manor House Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
Questions about Phil Coles Butcher
What is Phil Coles Butcher's food hygiene rating?
Phil Coles Butcher has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 19 November 2012.
Is Phil Coles Butcher 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 Phil Coles Butcher last inspected?
Phil Coles Butcher was last inspected on 19 November 2012, more than 13 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 Phil Coles Butcher?
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 Phil Coles Butcher compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and Phil Coles Butcher is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects Phil Coles Butcher 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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