Below Zero food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cornwall
Below Zero 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 27 August 2015, more than 11 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.
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: All The B'S, Buller Quay, Quay Street, PL13 1AQ
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These food businesses close to this one were rated 0 to 2 at their last inspection, the lowest ratings. Tap any to see why.
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts Below Zero among the 4,511 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 | 4,511 | 85% | ← Below Zero | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 535 | 10% | ||
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Below Zero 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 Below Zero, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheila's Ice Cream Retailers - other | 10 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2026 |
| Bowden Bakers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 20 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Cornish Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 20 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| JJ's Bar Looe Pub/bar/nightclub | 34 yards away | 4 - Good | 23 April 2026 |
| Pengelly's Fishmongers Retailers - other | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Co-operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| Cornish Bakehouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2025 |
| Peking Garden Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 yards away | 4 - Good | 29 October 2025 |
Questions about Below Zero
What is Below Zero's food hygiene rating?
Below Zero has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 27 August 2015.
Is Below Zero 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 Below Zero last inspected?
Below Zero was last inspected on 27 August 2015, more than 11 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 Below Zero?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Below Zero compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,337 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and Below Zero is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects Below Zero 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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