Blue Carn food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Isles of Scilly
Blue Carn holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 17 December 2024, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Old Town Road, Old Town, St Mary's, TR21 0NH
How it compares in Isles of Scilly
That puts Blue Carn among the 91 places in Isles of Scilly holding top marks, 91% 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 | 91 | 91% | ← Blue Carn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 7 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 2 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 31 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Blue Carn 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 Blue Carn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Town Cafe And Greenlaws Guesthouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
| Porthenor B & B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2017 |
| Something Scilly Manufacturers/packers | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2023 |
| The Old Town Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| Castle Farm Shop Retailers - other | 260 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
| Airport Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Nancherrow Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2024 |
| Northwethel Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
Questions about Blue Carn
What is Blue Carn's food hygiene rating?
Blue Carn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Isles of Scilly Council on 17 December 2024.
Is Blue Carn 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Blue Carn last inspected?
Blue Carn was last inspected on 17 December 2024, 18 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Isles of Scilly Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Blue Carn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Blue Carn compare to other places in Isles of Scilly?
91% of the 100 rated food businesses in Isles of Scilly hold the top rating of 5, and Blue Carn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Isles of Scilly Council inspects Blue Carn 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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