The Rowans food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Cornwall
The Rowans 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 15 January 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: The Rowans Residential Home, 31 Goonown, St Agnes, TR5 0UY
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts The Rowans 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 Rowans | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Rowans 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 Rowans, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karenza Care Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Penkerris Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 23 June 2015 |
| Rosemundy House Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Levi's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Spar Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2026 |
| The Cornish Pizza Company Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| Goggins And Grub Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 16 June 2025 |
| Martina's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2024 |
Questions about The Rowans
What is The Rowans's food hygiene rating?
The Rowans has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 15 January 2026.
Is The Rowans 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 The Rowans last inspected?
The Rowans was last inspected on 15 January 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 The Rowans?
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 Rowans compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and The Rowans is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects The Rowans 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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Understanding this rating
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