Ma Larkins Sweets Treats And Hampers food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cornwall
Ma Larkins Sweets Treats And Hampers 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 31 August 2016, more than 9 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: Churches Together In Penzance, Shop Unit 12, Wharfside Shopping Centre, TR18 2GB
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts Ma Larkins Sweets Treats And Hampers 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% | ← Ma Larkins Sweets Treats And Hampers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Ma Larkins Sweets Treats And Hampers 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 Ma Larkins Sweets Treats And Hampers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hellys Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Number Seven Gallery/Studio/Workshop Retailers - other | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Fred's Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2025 |
| Body Ace Gym Retailers - other | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2024 |
| Le Raj Indian Restaurant & Takeaway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Bakedpz Takeaway/sandwich shop | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2024 |
| Flatties Coffee Co Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2025 |
Questions about Ma Larkins Sweets Treats And Hampers
What is Ma Larkins Sweets Treats And Hampers's food hygiene rating?
Ma Larkins Sweets Treats And Hampers has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 31 August 2016.
Is Ma Larkins Sweets Treats And Hampers 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 Ma Larkins Sweets Treats And Hampers last inspected?
Ma Larkins Sweets Treats And Hampers was last inspected on 31 August 2016, more than 9 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 Ma Larkins Sweets Treats And Hampers?
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 Ma Larkins Sweets Treats And Hampers compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and Ma Larkins Sweets Treats And Hampers is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects Ma Larkins Sweets Treats And Hampers 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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