The Gannet food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Cornwall
The Gannet 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 8 April 2026, 3 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: The Gannet Inn, St Ives Road, Carbis Bay, TR26 2SB
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts The Gannet 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% | ← The Gannet | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Gannet 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 The Gannet, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamorna Lodge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2023 |
| Boskerris Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 316 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2025 |
| Costcutter Retailers - other | 372 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Carbis Bay Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2025 |
| Beck's Fish & Chip Shop And Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
Questions about The Gannet
What is The Gannet's food hygiene rating?
The Gannet has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 8 April 2026.
Is The Gannet 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 The Gannet last inspected?
The Gannet was last inspected on 8 April 2026, 3 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 The Gannet?
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 The Gannet compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and The Gannet is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects The Gannet 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
More food hygiene ratings near here
The Gannet is one of 162 rated food businesses in St Ives. See every hygiene rating in St Ives →
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