Malcolm Barnecutt food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cornwall
Malcolm Barnecutt 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 23 April 2026, 2 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: 5 High Street, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 8ER
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts Malcolm Barnecutt 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% | ← Malcolm Barnecutt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Malcolm Barnecutt, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fizzywhizzywoo Retailers - other | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2024 |
| Fi's Farm Shop Retailers - other | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
| Launceston Tandoori Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Harvey's Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 49 yards away | 4 - Good | 23 July 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Launcestons Local Retailers - other | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Panda House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2024 |
| Yummies Takeaway/sandwich shop | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
Questions about Malcolm Barnecutt
What is Malcolm Barnecutt's food hygiene rating?
Malcolm Barnecutt has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 23 April 2026.
Is Malcolm Barnecutt 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 Malcolm Barnecutt last inspected?
Malcolm Barnecutt was last inspected on 23 April 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cornwall Council rather than by the business.
How does Malcolm Barnecutt compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and Malcolm Barnecutt is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects Malcolm Barnecutt 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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