Ponsanooth Hall food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Cornwall
Ponsanooth Hall holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the business 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 16 June 2016, more than 10 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: Ponsanooth Village Hall, St Michaels Road, Ponsanooth, TR3 7EE
How it compares in Cornwall
In Cornwall, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so Ponsanooth Hall 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% | ← Ponsanooth Hall | |
| 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 Ponsanooth Hall 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 Ponsanooth Hall, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kennall Vale School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Blooming Tea Gardens Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Ponsanooth Preschool Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2025 |
| Duchy Game Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Hideaway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Lockys Mobile caterer | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Pelean Produce Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2021 |
| Lynher Dairies Manufacturers/packers | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
Questions about Ponsanooth Hall
What is Ponsanooth Hall's food hygiene rating?
Ponsanooth Hall has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cornwall Council on 16 June 2016.
Is Ponsanooth Hall 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 business to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ponsanooth Hall last inspected?
Ponsanooth Hall was last inspected on 16 June 2016, more than 10 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 Ponsanooth Hall?
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 Ponsanooth Hall compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, while Ponsanooth Hall holds a 4. 522 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects Ponsanooth Hall 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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