Averlea Care Home food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Cornwall
Averlea Care Home holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 September 2025, 10 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: Aver Lea, Fore Street, Polgooth, PL26 7BP
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts Averlea Care Home among the 4,460 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 | 4,460 | 85% | ← Averlea Care Home | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 523 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 213 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 42 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 38 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 50 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 Very 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 Averlea Care Home 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 Averlea Care Home, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meezees Snack Shack Mobile caterer | 284 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2019 |
| Polgooth Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Carnmoggas Holiday Park Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2015 |
| St Austell Golf Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Kingswood Restaurant And Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2026 |
| Caterlink At St Mewan CP School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
Questions about Averlea Care Home
What is Averlea Care Home's food hygiene rating?
Averlea Care Home has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 3 September 2025.
Is Averlea Care Home 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Averlea Care Home last inspected?
Averlea Care Home was last inspected on 3 September 2025, 10 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 Averlea Care Home?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Averlea Care Home compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,278 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and Averlea Care Home is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects Averlea Care Home 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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