Mini Mart food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cornwall
Mini Mart holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 2 August 2017, more than 8 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: Mini Market, Bude Holiday Resort, Maer Lane, EX23 9EE
How it compares in Cornwall
In Cornwall, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so Mini Mart 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% | ← Mini Mart | |
| 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 Mini Mart 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 Mini Mart, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Retail S.W Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2014 |
| Coastal Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Rosies Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| TJ's Bar And Kitchen Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 17 February 2025 |
| Eventide Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Chungs Chinese Take-Away Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 17 June 2026 |
| Burn View Trading Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Abbeyfield House Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2014 |
Questions about Mini Mart
What is Mini Mart's food hygiene rating?
Mini Mart has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cornwall Council on 2 August 2017.
Is Mini Mart 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Mini Mart last inspected?
Mini Mart was last inspected on 2 August 2017, more than 8 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 Mini Mart?
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 Mini Mart compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, while Mini Mart holds a 4. 522 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects Mini Mart 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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