Helford Village Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cornwall
Helford Village Stores holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This is a fresh result: Helford Village Stores was inspected on 3 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Helford Post Office, Helford, Helston, TR12 6JX
How it compares in Cornwall
In Cornwall, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so Helford Village Stores sits behind roughly 4,461 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,461 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 522 | 10% | ← Helford Village Stores | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Helford Village Stores 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 Helford Village Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Shipwrights Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
| Holy Mackerel Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Helford River Sailing Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| Ferryboat Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2024 |
| Manaccan Primary School Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| The New Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Helford River Distillery Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2022 |
| Budock Vean Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.0 miles away | 4 - Good | 27 August 2025 |
Questions about Helford Village Stores
What is Helford Village Stores's food hygiene rating?
Helford Village Stores has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cornwall Council on 3 June 2026.
Is Helford Village Stores safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Helford Village Stores last inspected?
Helford Village Stores was last inspected on 3 June 2026, a month 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 Helford Village Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Helford Village Stores compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, while Helford Village Stores holds a 4. 522 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects Helford Village Stores 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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