Eldon House food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Cornwall
Eldon House 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: Eldon House was inspected on 26 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Sharob Care Homes Ltd, Eldon House Residential Home, Downgate, PL14 5AJ
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts Eldon House 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% | ← Eldon House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Eldon House 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 Eldon House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upton Cross Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 30 March 2026 |
| Wheal Tor Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Trevallicks Farm Shop And Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2025 |
| Pensilva Primary School Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| Pensilva Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2013 |
| Pensilva School Breakfast Club Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 14 November 2013 |
| The Caradon Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2026 |
| Pensilva Stores Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2024 |
Questions about Eldon House
What is Eldon House's food hygiene rating?
Eldon House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 26 May 2026.
Is Eldon House 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 Eldon House last inspected?
Eldon House was last inspected on 26 May 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 Eldon House?
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 Eldon House compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and Eldon House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects Eldon House 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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