The Pines food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Cornwall
The Pines 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 23 January 2015, more than 11 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: Greenlight PBS Ltd, The Pines, Poldory, TR16 5HS
How it compares in Cornwall
In Cornwall, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so The Pines 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% | ← The Pines | |
| 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 Very 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 The Pines 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 Pines, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baker Birds Manufacturers/packers | 392 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2021 |
| GQ Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Sunny Days Nursery And Pre School Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2026 |
| Cartshed Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| Poppins Respite Centre Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2016 |
| St Day General Store Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2018 |
| Londis Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2018 |
| Braddons Butchers Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
Questions about The Pines
What is The Pines's food hygiene rating?
The Pines has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cornwall Council on 23 January 2015.
Is The Pines 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 The Pines last inspected?
The Pines was last inspected on 23 January 2015, more than 11 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 The Pines?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 The Pines compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, while The Pines holds a 4. 522 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects The Pines 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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