Helston Grill food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Cornwall
Helston Grill holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 12 February 2026, 5 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: 35 Coinagehall Street, Helston, Cornwall, TR13 8ER
How it compares in Cornwall
In Cornwall, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so Helston Grill sits behind roughly 4,983 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,461 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 522 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 212 | 4% | ← Helston Grill | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Helston Grill 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 Helston Grill, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coinage Hall - Wetherspoon Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2025 |
| Beijing Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
| Daisy Fays Nursery Caring Premises | 30 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2026 |
| Helston Post Office And Londis Retailers - other | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2023 |
| The Coffee Bean Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2023 |
| Inn And Still Pub/bar/nightclub | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
| Helston Age Concern Other catering premises | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2025 |
Questions about Helston Grill
What is Helston Grill's food hygiene rating?
Helston Grill has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Cornwall Council on 12 February 2026.
Is Helston Grill safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Helston Grill last inspected?
Helston Grill was last inspected on 12 February 2026, 5 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 Helston Grill?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Helston Grill compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, while Helston Grill holds a 3. 212 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects Helston Grill 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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