Easy PZ Backpackers food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Cornwall
Easy PZ Backpackers holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 May 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: Tamara Guest House, 29 Lannoweth Road, Penzance, TR18 3AB
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts Easy PZ Backpackers 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% | ← Easy PZ Backpackers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Easy PZ Backpackers 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 Easy PZ Backpackers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel Penzance Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2024 |
| Cornish Rail Coffee Company Takeaway/sandwich shop | 166 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Little India Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 238 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| Lamp And Whistle Pub/bar/nightclub | 244 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2023 |
| Body Ace Gym Retailers - other | 312 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2024 |
| Le Raj Indian Restaurant & Takeaway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 314 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Bakedpz Takeaway/sandwich shop | 317 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 371 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2025 |
Questions about Easy PZ Backpackers
What is Easy PZ Backpackers's food hygiene rating?
Easy PZ Backpackers has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 20 May 2015.
Is Easy PZ Backpackers 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Easy PZ Backpackers last inspected?
Easy PZ Backpackers was last inspected on 20 May 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 Easy PZ Backpackers?
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 Easy PZ Backpackers compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and Easy PZ Backpackers is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects Easy PZ Backpackers 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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