Castaways East food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cornwall
Castaways East 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 10 November 2016, more than 9 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Kitchen At Castaways, Castaways, Mylor Yacht Harbour, TR11 5UF
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts Castaways East 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% | ← Castaways East | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Castaways East 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 Castaways East, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graceys Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 4 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2014 |
| Cafe Mylor Cornwall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 207 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Flushing CE School School/college/university | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Harbour House Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Flushing Village Stores Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
| Isobel's Of Mylor Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2026 |
| An Dowr Mobile caterer | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2025 |
| Georgie Mills Catering Mobile caterer | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2025 |
Questions about Castaways East
What is Castaways East's food hygiene rating?
Castaways East has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 10 November 2016.
Is Castaways East 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 Castaways East last inspected?
Castaways East was last inspected on 10 November 2016, more than 9 years 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 Castaways East?
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 Castaways East compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and Castaways East is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects Castaways East 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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