Poldark Refreshment Counter food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cornwall
Poldark Refreshment Counter 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 25 October 2016, more than 9 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: Poldark Refreshments Counter, Poldark Mine, Trenear, TR13 0ES
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts Poldark Refreshment Counter 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% | ← Poldark Refreshment Counter | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Poldark Refreshment Counter 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 Poldark Refreshment Counter, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piatto Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| The Crate Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| The Star Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 September 2023 |
| Longstone Farm Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 12 June 2012 |
| Trannack Community Primary School School/college/university | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2023 |
| Wendron Plant Nursery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Wheal Dream Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 10 April 2025 |
| Halwin C P School School/college/university | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
Questions about Poldark Refreshment Counter
What is Poldark Refreshment Counter's food hygiene rating?
Poldark Refreshment Counter has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 25 October 2016.
Is Poldark Refreshment Counter 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 Poldark Refreshment Counter last inspected?
Poldark Refreshment Counter was last inspected on 25 October 2016, more than 9 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 Poldark Refreshment Counter?
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 Poldark Refreshment Counter compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and Poldark Refreshment Counter is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects Poldark Refreshment Counter 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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