Swannacott Manor Meats food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cornwall
Swannacott Manor Meats 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 9 March 2017, 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: Swannacott, Week St Mary, Holsworthy, EX22 6XG
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts Swannacott Manor Meats 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% | ← Swannacott Manor Meats | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Swannacott Manor Meats 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 Swannacott Manor Meats, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Orchard Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
| Spar Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | 4 - Good | 22 August 2025 |
| Whitstone C P School School/college/university | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2025 |
| St Annes Residential Home Caring Premises | 1.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 10 October 2025 |
| Chelsfield Farm - Stumble Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Wheatley Farm Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 2.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2012 |
| J & J Farmers Abattoir Retailers - other | 2.7 miles away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 4 March 2026 |
Questions about Swannacott Manor Meats
What is Swannacott Manor Meats's food hygiene rating?
Swannacott Manor Meats has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 9 March 2017.
Is Swannacott Manor Meats 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 Swannacott Manor Meats last inspected?
Swannacott Manor Meats was last inspected on 9 March 2017, 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 Swannacott Manor Meats?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Swannacott Manor Meats compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and Swannacott Manor Meats is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects Swannacott Manor Meats 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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