Little Harbour food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Cornwall
Little Harbour 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
This is a fresh result: Little Harbour was inspected on 17 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Childrens Hospice South West, Little Harbour, Porthpean, PL26 6AZ
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts Little Harbour 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% | ← Little Harbour | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Little Harbour 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 Little Harbour, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Days Nursery Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Cornwall Hospice Care Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Meadowbank Poultry & Preserves Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2019 |
Questions about Little Harbour
What is Little Harbour's food hygiene rating?
Little Harbour has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 17 June 2026.
Is Little Harbour 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 Little Harbour last inspected?
Little Harbour was last inspected on 17 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cornwall Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Little Harbour?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Little Harbour compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and Little Harbour is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects Little Harbour 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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The official record is held by the council: http://www.cornwall.gov.uk
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