Wheelhouse food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cornwall
Wheelhouse holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 September 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.
95% of rated food businesses in Cornwall score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Cornwall ratings →
Address: Wheel House, West Wharf, Mevagissey, PL26 6UJ
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These food businesses close to this one were rated 0 to 2 at their last inspection, the lowest ratings. Tap any to see why.
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts Wheelhouse among the 4,511 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 | 4,511 | 85% | ← Wheelhouse | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 535 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 210 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 41 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 38 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 55 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 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 Wheelhouse 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 Wheelhouse, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harbourside Ice Cream Retailers - other | at this address | 4 - Good | 12 April 2016 |
| Alvorada Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 11 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
| Mary's Pasties Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 15 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Harbourside Ice Cream Retailers - other | 17 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2024 |
| Js Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 30 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| The Sharksfin Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 30 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2024 |
| 1747 Sandwich Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2025 |
| The Fish Grill And More Mobile caterer | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2026 |
Questions about Wheelhouse
What is Wheelhouse's food hygiene rating?
Wheelhouse has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 3 September 2024.
Is Wheelhouse 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Wheelhouse last inspected?
Wheelhouse was last inspected on 3 September 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 Wheelhouse?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Wheelhouse compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,337 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and Wheelhouse is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects Wheelhouse 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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The official record is held by the council: http://www.cornwall.gov.uk
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