Hedgerow Pantry - Home Caterer food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Cornwall
Hedgerow Pantry - Home Caterer 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 17 March 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.
How it compares in Cornwall
In Cornwall, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so Hedgerow Pantry - Home Caterer 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% | ← Hedgerow Pantry - Home Caterer | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Hedgerow Pantry - Home Caterer 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.
Questions about Hedgerow Pantry - Home Caterer
What is Hedgerow Pantry - Home Caterer's food hygiene rating?
Hedgerow Pantry - Home Caterer has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cornwall Council on 17 March 2015.
Is Hedgerow Pantry - Home Caterer 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 Hedgerow Pantry - Home Caterer last inspected?
Hedgerow Pantry - Home Caterer was last inspected on 17 March 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 Hedgerow Pantry - Home Caterer?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Hedgerow Pantry - Home Caterer compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, while Hedgerow Pantry - Home Caterer holds a 4. 522 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects Hedgerow Pantry - Home Caterer 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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