Pink Penguin food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cornwall
Pink Penguin holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 March 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.
Address: The Kiosk, The Old Forge, The Wharf, EX23 8LG
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts Pink Penguin 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% | ← Pink Penguin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Pink Penguin 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 Pink Penguin, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Olive Tree Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2024 |
| LWC Ice Cream Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
| Cafe Limelight Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| The Split Bean Takeaway/sandwich shop | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| The Brendon Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
| Granville Lodge Of Masons Pub/bar/nightclub | 146 yards away | 4 - Good | 11 December 2014 |
| Bellyrumbles Food Truck Mobile caterer | 166 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Temple Cornwall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 249 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
Questions about Pink Penguin
What is Pink Penguin's food hygiene rating?
Pink Penguin has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 18 March 2026.
Is Pink Penguin 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Pink Penguin last inspected?
Pink Penguin was last inspected on 18 March 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 Pink Penguin?
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 Pink Penguin compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and Pink Penguin is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects Pink Penguin 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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