Marshgate Post Office And Stores

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2025-10-01

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
5

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

Marshgate Post Office And Stores is a retailers - other located at The Post Office, Marshgate, Camelford, Cornwall, PL32 9YN, in the Cornwall local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 1 October 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Cornwall oversees 5,272 registered food businesses, of which 93% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Cornwall is 4.8 out of 5. As a food retailer, this business is assessed on how food is stored and displayed, temperature control for chilled and frozen items, stock rotation practices, and the cleanliness of the premises. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.

Details

Business Type
Retailers - other
Address
The Post Office, Marshgate, Camelford, Cornwall
Postcode
PL32 9YN
Local Authority
Cornwall
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
1287427

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Marshgate Post Office And Stores?

Marshgate Post Office And Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Cornwall.

What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a retailers - other?

A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.

When was Marshgate Post Office And Stores last inspected?

Marshgate Post Office And Stores was last inspected on 2025-10-01. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

Where is Marshgate Post Office And Stores located?

Marshgate Post Office And Stores is located at The Post Office, Marshgate, Camelford, Cornwall , PL32 9YN, in the Cornwall local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the PL32 postcode area.