The Watermargin food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cornwall
The Watermargin 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 26 June 2024, more than 2 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: 2 Gover Road, St Austell, Cornwall, PL25 5ND
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts The Watermargin 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% | ← The Watermargin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Watermargin 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 The Watermargin, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| AGE UK St Austell Hub Other catering premises | 174 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Lee Garden Chinese Take Away Takeaway/sandwich shop | 251 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2024 |
| Caprera Rest Home Caring Premises | 269 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2025 |
| Ozzell Bowl Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 395 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Nepalese Gurkha Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 402 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Cluck N Chuck Takeaway/sandwich shop | 429 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Co-operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2023 |
| Minibugs Nurseries Ltd Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
Questions about The Watermargin
What is The Watermargin's food hygiene rating?
The Watermargin has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 26 June 2024.
Is The Watermargin 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 The Watermargin last inspected?
The Watermargin was last inspected on 26 June 2024, more than 2 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 The Watermargin?
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 The Watermargin compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and The Watermargin is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects The Watermargin 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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Understanding this rating
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