Crib Box Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cornwall
Crib Box Cafe 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 23 June 2025, 12 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 Crib Box, South Quay, Padstow, PL28 8BL
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts Crib Box Cafe 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% | ← Crib Box Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Crib Box Cafe 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 Crib Box Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Custom House Inn/Pescadou Restaurant Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| Bintwo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
| Stein's Fish & Chips Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2025 |
| Stein's Fisheries Retailers - other | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2025 |
| Padstow Distillery Manufacturers/packers | 206 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| St Petroc's Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 350 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| Padstow Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 417 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2023 |
| PL28 Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 422 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
Questions about Crib Box Cafe
What is Crib Box Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Crib Box Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 23 June 2025.
Is Crib Box Cafe 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 Crib Box Cafe last inspected?
Crib Box Cafe was last inspected on 23 June 2025, 12 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 Crib Box Cafe?
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 Crib Box Cafe compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,278 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and Crib Box Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects Crib Box Cafe 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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