The Elm Tree food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cornwall
The Elm Tree 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 11 November 2025, 8 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: The Elms, Penstraze, Chacewater, TR4 8GB
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts The Elm Tree 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 Elm Tree | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Elm Tree 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 Elm Tree, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primrose Farm Holidays Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 28 October 2024 |
| The Cornish Craft Barn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2023 |
| Clover Leaf Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Cornwall Countryside Supplies Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2024 |
| Luci's Lattes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Kings Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 4 - Good | 10 October 2024 |
| Chacewater Bakery Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
| Our Plaice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 12 September 2025 |
Questions about The Elm Tree
What is The Elm Tree's food hygiene rating?
The Elm Tree has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 11 November 2025.
Is The Elm Tree 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 Elm Tree last inspected?
The Elm Tree was last inspected on 11 November 2025, 8 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 Elm Tree?
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 The Elm Tree compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and The Elm Tree is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects The Elm Tree 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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