The Galleon

Polzeath

Food hygiene rating 2 / 5 · Improvement necessary

Bit dodgy, this one

The Galleon scored just 2 out of 5 at its last inspection. Maybe think twice before ordering.

The breakdown

Hygiene Generally satisfactory Cleanliness & condition Improvement necessary Confidence in management Generally satisfactory

Last inspected on 14 April 2025 by Cornwall.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for The Galleon, from April 2017 to April 2025. Its hygiene rating has gone down, from 4 in 2017 to 2 in 2025.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of The Galleon.

Food hygiene rating history for The Galleon
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
13 April 2017	4 / 5	Good
14 April 2025	2 / 5	Improvement necessary

What does this rating mean?

The Galleon in Polzeath has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (improvement necessary). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 2 out of 5 means some improvement was necessary at the last inspection.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

The Galleon Cafe,
Dunders Hill,
Polzeath,
Wadebridge,
PL27 6TB

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for The Galleon. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects The Galleon?

Food hygiene at The Galleon is inspected by Cornwall, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.cornwall.gov.uk or [email protected].

Questions about The Galleon

What is The Galleon’s food hygiene rating?

The Galleon has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (Improvement necessary), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 14 April 2025.

When was The Galleon last inspected?

The Galleon was last inspected by Cornwall on 14 April 2025.

Is a 2 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 2 out of 5 means some improvement was necessary at the last inspection.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.