The Sharksfin food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cornwall
The Sharksfin 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 14 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: The Quay, Mevagissey, St Austell, PL26 6QU
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts The Sharksfin 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 Sharksfin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Sharksfin 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 Sharksfin, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary's Pasties Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 18 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| 1747 Sandwich Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 18 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2025 |
| Js Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 19 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| The Fish Grill And More Mobile caterer | 24 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2024 |
| Harbourside Ice Cream Retailers - other | 26 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2024 |
| Harbourside Ice Cream Retailers - other | 30 yards away | 4 - Good | 12 April 2016 |
| Wheelhouse Pub/bar/nightclub | 30 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2024 |
| Alvorada Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
Questions about The Sharksfin
What is The Sharksfin's food hygiene rating?
The Sharksfin has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 14 October 2024.
Is The Sharksfin 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 Sharksfin last inspected?
The Sharksfin was last inspected on 14 October 2024, 20 months 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 Sharksfin?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Sharksfin compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and The Sharksfin is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects The Sharksfin 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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