Post Office Stores - Pelynt food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cornwall
Post Office Stores - Pelynt holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 24 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: Spar Store And Post Office, Jubilee Hill, Pelynt, PL13 2JZ
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts Post Office Stores - Pelynt 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% | ← Post Office Stores - Pelynt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Post Office Stores - Pelynt 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 Post Office Stores - Pelynt, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| From Cornwall With Love Retailers - other | at this address | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 23 April 2024 |
| The Jubilee Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 45 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 15 May 2026 |
| Pelynt School School/college/university | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Pelynt Pre-school Caring Premises | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2019 |
| Hendra Farm - The Larder Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2015 |
Questions about Post Office Stores - Pelynt
What is Post Office Stores - Pelynt's food hygiene rating?
Post Office Stores - Pelynt has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 24 June 2025.
Is Post Office Stores - Pelynt 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Post Office Stores - Pelynt last inspected?
Post Office Stores - Pelynt was last inspected on 24 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 Post Office Stores - Pelynt?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Post Office Stores - Pelynt compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and Post Office Stores - Pelynt is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects Post Office Stores - Pelynt 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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