The Courtyard Tearoom food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cornwall
The Courtyard Tearoom 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 17 September 2024, 21 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: 3 Cyril Noall Square, St Ives, Cornwall, TR26 1HE
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts The Courtyard Tearoom 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 Courtyard Tearoom | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Courtyard Tearoom 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 Courtyard Tearoom, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ardor Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Cornish Bakehouse Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| Peppers Pasta & Pizzeria Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Sky's Diner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| St Ives Bakery Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Fudge Kyst Retailers - other | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2024 |
| Beach Restaurant And Takeaway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| Rum And Crab Shack Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
Questions about The Courtyard Tearoom
What is The Courtyard Tearoom's food hygiene rating?
The Courtyard Tearoom has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 17 September 2024.
Is The Courtyard Tearoom 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 Courtyard Tearoom last inspected?
The Courtyard Tearoom was last inspected on 17 September 2024, 21 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 Courtyard Tearoom?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Courtyard Tearoom compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and The Courtyard Tearoom is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects The Courtyard Tearoom 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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