Heligan Gardens food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cornwall
Heligan Gardens 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 10 January 2024, more than 2 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: Heligan Gardens Ltd, The Lost Gardens Of Heligan, Pentewan, PL26 6EN
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts Heligan Gardens 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% | ← Heligan Gardens | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Heligan Gardens 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 Heligan Gardens, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lobbs Farm Shop Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Caterlink At Mevagissey Community Primary School School/college/university | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Seabreeze Trading Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2026 |
| Hub Box Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
| The Goan Seafood Company Mobile caterer | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2024 |
| Manor Made Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| The Crown Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Ship Inn Pentewan Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.3 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 11 July 2025 |
Questions about Heligan Gardens
What is Heligan Gardens's food hygiene rating?
Heligan Gardens has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 10 January 2024.
Is Heligan Gardens 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 Heligan Gardens last inspected?
Heligan Gardens was last inspected on 10 January 2024, more than 2 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 Heligan Gardens?
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 Heligan Gardens compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,278 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and Heligan Gardens is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects Heligan Gardens 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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