Harbourside Ice Cream food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cornwall
Harbourside Ice Cream holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 12 April 2016, 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: West Wharf, Mevagissey, St Austell, PL26 6UJ
How it compares in Cornwall
In Cornwall, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so Harbourside Ice Cream sits behind roughly 4,461 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,461 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 522 | 10% | ← Harbourside Ice Cream | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Harbourside Ice Cream 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 Harbourside Ice Cream, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheelhouse Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2024 |
| Alvorada Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 10 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
| Mary's Pasties Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 15 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Harbourside Ice Cream Retailers - other | 17 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2024 |
| Js Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 30 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| The Sharksfin Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 30 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2024 |
| 1747 Sandwich Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2025 |
| The Fish Grill And More Mobile caterer | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2024 |
Questions about Harbourside Ice Cream
What is Harbourside Ice Cream's food hygiene rating?
Harbourside Ice Cream has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cornwall Council on 12 April 2016.
Is Harbourside Ice Cream safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Harbourside Ice Cream last inspected?
Harbourside Ice Cream was last inspected on 12 April 2016, 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 Harbourside Ice Cream?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Harbourside Ice Cream compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, while Harbourside Ice Cream holds a 4. 522 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects Harbourside Ice Cream 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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