The Sorting Office food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cornwall
The Sorting Office 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 13 August 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: Trehane, 21A Churchtown, St Agnes, TR5 0QW
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts The Sorting Office 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 Sorting Office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Sorting Office 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 Sorting Office, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fission Chip Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 December 2023 |
| Shellfish Beach Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Carr Butchers Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| Churchtown Veg And Wholefoods Retailers - other | 4 yards away | 4 - Good | 2 March 2023 |
| Costcutter Retailers - other | 20 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 6 March 2025 |
| Trunk Deli St Agnes Ltd Retailers - other | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2024 |
| St Agnes Bakery Retailers - other | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| St Agnes Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 76 yards away | 4 - Good | 14 May 2026 |
Questions about The Sorting Office
What is The Sorting Office's food hygiene rating?
The Sorting Office has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 13 August 2015.
Is The Sorting Office 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 Sorting Office last inspected?
The Sorting Office was last inspected on 13 August 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 The Sorting Office?
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 The Sorting Office compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and The Sorting Office is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects The Sorting Office 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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Understanding this rating
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The Sorting Office is one of 45 rated food businesses in St Agnes. See every hygiene rating in St Agnes →
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