Hygienic food handling
GoodIncludes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
Latest rating available
Balancing Eel food hygiene rating
Balancing Eel
The Balancing Eel
10 Back Lane
St Ives
Cornwall
TR26 1LR Inspected 14 September 2026
10 Back Lane
St Ives
Cornwall
TR26 1LR Inspected 14 September 2026
Food hygiene rating
Rated by Cornwall
5
Very good
The highest rating available under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme.
At a glance
Business summary
Balancing Eel in Cornwall currently has a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very good). The latest published inspection was carried out on 14 September 2026. Balancing Eel is registered as a Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen and is located at The Balancing Eel, 10 Back Lane, St Ives, Cornwall, TR26 1LR.
- Business name
- Balancing Eel
- Business type
- Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
- Local authority
- Cornwall
- Scheme
- Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
- Rating date
- 14 September 2026
- FHRS ID
- 1764868
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About this information
Ratings are supplied by the relevant local authority. Details may change between inspections or before updated records are published.
Latest inspection
Inspection details
14 September 2026
Inspectors consider how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises and how effectively the business manages food safety.
Cleanliness and condition
GoodCovers the cleanliness, layout, lighting, ventilation and condition of the premises.
Management of food safety
GoodConsiders staff knowledge, checks, records and confidence that standards will be maintained.
Previous records
Rating history
Balancing Eel has received a food hygiene rating of 5 at its two most recent recorded inspections.
| Inspection date | Rating | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 September 2026 | 5 | Very good | Current |
| 30 September 2024 | 5 | Very good | Previous |
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