Penrock Distillery
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Penrock Distillery is a manufacturers/packers located at The Old Lifeboat Station, Church End, East Looe, Looe, PL13 1BX, in the Cornwall local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 23 April 2026, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 0 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Cornwall oversees 4,019 registered food businesses, of which 94% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Cornwall is 4.8 out of 5. 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.
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What is the food hygiene rating of Penrock Distillery?
Penrock Distillery 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 manufacturers/packers?
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 Penrock Distillery last inspected?
Penrock Distillery was last inspected on 2026-04-23. 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 Penrock Distillery located?
Penrock Distillery is located at The Old Lifeboat Station, Church End, East Looe, Looe , PL13 1BX, in the Cornwall local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the PL13 postcode area.