The Bay Kitchen food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cornwall
The Bay Kitchen 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 8 January 2026, 6 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: The Bay Restaurant, John Keay House, Tregonissey Road, PL25 4DJ
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts The Bay Kitchen 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 Bay Kitchen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Bay Kitchen 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 Bay Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cloisters Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Kungs Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| In Caring Hands Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2019 |
| Caterlink @ Poltair School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Cosy Cup Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| Costcutter Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2019 |
| Koffiji Felshyp Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
| Caterlink @ Carclaze CP School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
Questions about The Bay Kitchen
What is The Bay Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
The Bay Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 8 January 2026.
Is The Bay Kitchen 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 The Bay Kitchen last inspected?
The Bay Kitchen was last inspected on 8 January 2026, 6 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 Bay Kitchen?
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 Bay Kitchen compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and The Bay Kitchen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects The Bay Kitchen 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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