What is the average food hygiene rating in Cornwall?

The average food hygiene rating in Cornwall is 4.77 out of 5, across 5,247 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How does Cornwall compare with the national average for food hygiene?

84.6% of rated premises in Cornwall hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 4.9 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Cornwall 107 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.

How many restaurants in Cornwall have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

4,439 food businesses in Cornwall hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 84.6% of the 5,247 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 12 June 2026.

How many food businesses in Cornwall have a low hygiene rating?

83 food businesses in Cornwall are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 2 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.

What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?

The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.

Where does this Cornwall food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Cornwall (5,310 establishments on record, 5,247 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

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Food Hygiene Ratings in Cornwall

In Cornwall, 84.6% of 5,247 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.77/5. These figures cover 5,310 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

Cornwall has 4,439 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 5,247 rated premises (84.6%). 83 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 12 June 2026.

5★ share: 84.6%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: +4.9 pp
National rank: 107 / 328

Ranked by 5★ share among 328 UK local authorities in our FHRS dataset (rank 1 = highest share). Both figures are computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records.

Rating distribution in Cornwall

5★ Very Good

4,439 (84.6%)

4★ Good

516 (9.8%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

209 (4%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

45 (0.9%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

36 (0.7%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

2 (0%)

Plus 31 awaiting inspection and 32 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 31 awaiting inspection and 32 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in Cornwall: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in Cornwall?: The average food hygiene rating in Cornwall is 4.77 out of 5, across 5,247 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does Cornwall compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 84.6% of rated premises in Cornwall hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 4.9 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Cornwall 107 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.
How many restaurants in Cornwall have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 4,439 food businesses in Cornwall hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 84.6% of the 5,247 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 12 June 2026.
How many food businesses in Cornwall have a low hygiene rating?: 83 food businesses in Cornwall are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 2 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?: The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
Where does this Cornwall food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Cornwall (5,310 establishments on record, 5,247 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

Top-rated places in Cornwall

Chypraze Happy PigsRetailers - other · Chypraze Farm, Morvah, Pendeen, Penzance · TR19 7TU
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 12 June 2026
Prideaux Walled GardenRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · The Walled Garden, Duke Street, Padstow, Cornwall · PL28 8AB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 12 June 2026
Prawn On The LawnRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 11 Duke Street, Padstow, Cornwall · PL28 8AB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 12 June 2026
Mexi KernowRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Tregath Business Park, Station Road, Camelford, Cornwall · PL32 9TX
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 11 June 2026
Rosemellin Primary SchoolSchool/college/university · Rosemellin Community Primary School, Cliff View Road, Camborne, Cornwall · TR14 8PG
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 11 June 2026
Rocky Valley BakeryRetailers - other · Unit 13, Tregath Business Park, Station Road, Camelford · PL32 9TX
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 11 June 2026
The Meeting PlaceOther catering premises · Former Calweton Veterinary Centre, The Millpool, West Looe, Looe · PL13 2AF
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 11 June 2026
Chacewater ParkRetailers - other · Pen Sion Barn, Chacewater Park, Cox Hill, Chacewater · TR4 8LY
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 10 June 2026
Treverven Farm CampingTakeaway/sandwich shop · Camping Site, Treverven Farm, St Buryan, Penzance · TR19 6DL
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 10 June 2026
Flying Start NurseryCaring Premises · 1 Trelawney Road, Camborne, Cornwall · TR14 7LN
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 10 June 2026
Olives CafeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Island Square, St Ives, Cornwall · TR26 1NX
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 10 June 2026
Restormel KitchenRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Ground Floor Rear, 3 Fore Street, Lostwithiel, Cornwall · PL22 0BP
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 10 June 2026

Places needing improvement in Cornwall

Kings HeadPub/bar/nightclub · The Kings Head Public House, Ruan Lanihorne, Truro, Cornwall · TR2 5NX
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 29 October 2025
TanyasRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Hunger Angels Trust, Four Winds, Bodmin, Cornwall · PL30 4HH
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 20 April 2026
Idless Meat Company (Cows And Sows)Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cows And Sows, Mobile Trader, Higher Lamerton Farm, Idless · TR4 9QT
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 2 June 2025
The Bulls HeadPub/bar/nightclub · Bulls Head, 38 Fore Street, Callington, Cornwall · PL17 7AQ
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 5 December 2025
Spar, Bar StoresRetailers - other · Bar Stores, Bar Road, Falmouth, Cornwall · TR11 4BN
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 13 October 2025
Sandymouth Holiday ParkRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Sandymouth Bay Holiday Park, Kilkhampton, Bude, Cornwall · EX23 9HW
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 23 October 2025
Wah HingRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 62 East Street, Newquay, Cornwall · TR7 1BE
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 18 June 2025
Lanherne InnPub/bar/nightclub · 32 Ulalia Road, Newquay, Cornwall · TR7 2PZ
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 26 February 2026

A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may have since improved. Always check the current rating at the FSA before drawing conclusions.

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 5,310 real Food Standards Agency records for Cornwall, of which 5,247 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. Data as of 2026-06-12.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.