Porthchapel Cream Teas food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cornwall
Porthchapel Cream Teas 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 30 July 2015, more than 10 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: Grey Gables, Churchtown, St Levan, TR19 6JT
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts Porthchapel Cream Teas among the 4,460 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 | 4,460 | 85% | ← Porthchapel Cream Teas | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 523 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 213 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 42 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 38 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 50 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 Porthchapel Cream Teas 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 Porthchapel Cream Teas, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minack Theatre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| The Cafe At Porthcurno Beach Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Pizza Fuori Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2026 |
| Porthgwarra Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
Questions about Porthchapel Cream Teas
What is Porthchapel Cream Teas's food hygiene rating?
Porthchapel Cream Teas has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 30 July 2015.
Is Porthchapel Cream Teas 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 Porthchapel Cream Teas last inspected?
Porthchapel Cream Teas was last inspected on 30 July 2015, more than 10 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 Porthchapel Cream Teas?
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 Porthchapel Cream Teas compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,278 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and Porthchapel Cream Teas is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects Porthchapel Cream Teas 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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