Rowes Bakery food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cornwall
Rowes Bakery 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 12 June 2024, more than 2 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: W C Rowe, Concession 1, Cornish Gateway Services, PL26 8UF
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts Rowes Bakery 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% | ← Rowes Bakery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Rowes Bakery 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 Rowes Bakery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee (Drive Thru) Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2025 |
| Shell Cornish Gateway Retailers - other | 1 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2023 |
| Mangos Surf And Turf Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2019 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 3 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2025 |
| Subway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 3 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Kernow Street Kitchen Mobile caterer | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
| TR7 Skatepark Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 3 April 2025 |
| Wagon Wheel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 9 June 2026 |
Questions about Rowes Bakery
What is Rowes Bakery's food hygiene rating?
Rowes Bakery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 12 June 2024.
Is Rowes Bakery 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 Rowes Bakery last inspected?
Rowes Bakery was last inspected on 12 June 2024, more than 2 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 Rowes Bakery?
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 Rowes Bakery compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and Rowes Bakery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects Rowes Bakery 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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