Hawkins Garage food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cornwall
Hawkins Garage 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 25 November 2024, 19 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: Hawkins Motors Ltd, 57 Gwindra Road, St Stephen, PL26 7LB
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts Hawkins Garage 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% | ← Hawkins Garage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Hawkins Garage 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 Hawkins Garage, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queens Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 369 yards away | 4 - Good | 5 February 2025 |
| Meatsupermarket.com Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 11 December 2025 |
| Real Ocean Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 26 March 2026 |
| Co-Operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
| Clay Country Dairy Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2026 |
| Brannel School Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2024 |
| St Stephen Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 26 March 2014 |
| Cafe Pause Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
Questions about Hawkins Garage
What is Hawkins Garage's food hygiene rating?
Hawkins Garage has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 25 November 2024.
Is Hawkins Garage 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 Hawkins Garage last inspected?
Hawkins Garage was last inspected on 25 November 2024, 19 months 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 Hawkins Garage?
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 Hawkins Garage compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and Hawkins Garage is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects Hawkins Garage 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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Understanding this rating
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