Big Wig House Residential Home food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Cornwall
Big Wig House Residential Home holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 24 February 2014, more than 12 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: Green Light PBS Ltd, Bigwig House, Holywell Bay, TR8 5PT
How it compares in Cornwall
In Cornwall, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so Big Wig House Residential Home sits behind roughly 4,461 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,461 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 522 | 10% | ← Big Wig House Residential Home | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Big Wig House Residential Home 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 Big Wig House Residential Home, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Light PBS Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2015 |
| Holywell Beach Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| Joes American Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 377 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2025 |
| Scoops Mobile caterer | 377 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2025 |
| Ellenglaze Bar And Grill Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Crumbles Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2024 |
| J & J Wilson Supermarket 630 Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2025 |
| Crossroads Campsite Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2025 |
Questions about Big Wig House Residential Home
What is Big Wig House Residential Home's food hygiene rating?
Big Wig House Residential Home has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cornwall Council on 24 February 2014.
Is Big Wig House Residential Home safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Big Wig House Residential Home last inspected?
Big Wig House Residential Home was last inspected on 24 February 2014, more than 12 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 Big Wig House Residential Home?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Big Wig House Residential Home compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, while Big Wig House Residential Home holds a 4. 522 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects Big Wig House Residential Home 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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