Tall Ships Creamery food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cornwall
Tall Ships Creamery 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 20 September 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: The Old Weighbridge, Charlestown Road, Charlestown, PL25 3NX
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts Tall Ships Creamery 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% | ← Tall Ships Creamery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Tall Ships Creamery 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 Tall Ships Creamery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longstore And HarbourQ Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Charlestown Fish Co Mobile caterer | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2024 |
| Driftwood Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 July 2016 |
| Charlestown Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2025 |
| Edie's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2024 |
| Holmbush Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Grove Care Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2026 |
| Fill Good Zero Waste Store Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2024 |
Questions about Tall Ships Creamery
What is Tall Ships Creamery's food hygiene rating?
Tall Ships Creamery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 20 September 2016.
Is Tall Ships Creamery 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 Tall Ships Creamery last inspected?
Tall Ships Creamery was last inspected on 20 September 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 Tall Ships Creamery?
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 Tall Ships Creamery compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and Tall Ships Creamery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects Tall Ships Creamery 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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