Polventon House food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Cornwall
Polventon House 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 15 May 2026, 3 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
95% of rated food businesses in Cornwall score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Cornwall ratings →
Address: Melita Care Homes Ltd, Polventon House, High Street, TR12 6NS
How it compares in Cornwall
In Cornwall, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so Polventon House sits behind roughly 4,511 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,511 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 535 | 10% | ← Polventon House | |
| 3 out of 5 | 210 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 41 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 38 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 55 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 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 Polventon House 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 Polventon House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vincent Family Butchers Retailers - other | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2025 |
| The Green House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| White Hart Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 232 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 11 December 2025 |
| The Three Tuns Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 277 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| St Keverne Pre School Playgroup Caring Premises | 282 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Boscarnon Farm Beef Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 3 September 2015 |
Questions about Polventon House
What is Polventon House's food hygiene rating?
Polventon House has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cornwall Council on 15 May 2026.
Is Polventon House 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 Polventon House last inspected?
Polventon House was last inspected on 15 May 2026, 3 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 Polventon House?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Polventon House compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,337 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, while Polventon House holds a 4. 535 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects Polventon House 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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