Tamar Valley Meats food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cornwall
Tamar Valley Meats 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 5 August 2015, more than 10 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: Tamar View Nurseries, Carkeel, Saltash, PL12 6PH
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts Tamar Valley Meats 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% | ← Tamar Valley Meats | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Tamar Valley Meats 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 Tamar Valley Meats, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Greggs PLC Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2025 |
| McDonalds Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Costa Saltash Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2025 |
| Veg Box Fresh Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2022 |
| Bounce Saltash Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
Questions about Tamar Valley Meats
What is Tamar Valley Meats's food hygiene rating?
Tamar Valley Meats has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 5 August 2015.
Is Tamar Valley Meats 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 Tamar Valley Meats last inspected?
Tamar Valley Meats was last inspected on 5 August 2015, more than 10 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 Tamar Valley Meats?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Tamar Valley Meats compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and Tamar Valley Meats is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects Tamar Valley Meats 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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