Idle Rocks Hotel food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Cornwall
Idle Rocks Hotel holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 March 2026, 3 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: Tredenham Road, St Mawes, Truro, TR2 5AN
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts Idle Rocks Hotel 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% | ← Idle Rocks Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Idle Rocks Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Scorse Deli & Wine Retailers - other | 245 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| Fudge And More Retailers - other | 264 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2022 |
| Cafe Chandlers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 345 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2024 |
| Hotel Tresanton Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Lamorran Garden Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Castle Brew Mobile caterer | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
Questions about Idle Rocks Hotel
What is Idle Rocks Hotel's food hygiene rating?
Idle Rocks Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 12 March 2026.
Is Idle Rocks Hotel 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Idle Rocks Hotel last inspected?
Idle Rocks Hotel was last inspected on 12 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cornwall Council rather than by the business.
How does Idle Rocks Hotel compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and Idle Rocks Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects Idle Rocks Hotel 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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