Red Chilli food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Cornwall
Red Chilli holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the takeaway that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 28 October 2025, 8 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 67 The Terrace, Penryn, Cornwall, TR10 8EH
How it compares in Cornwall
A 2 is rare: only 42 of 5,278 rated places in Cornwall score this low, about one in 126. By contrast 85% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,460 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 523 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 213 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 42 | 1% | ← Red Chilli | |
| 1 out of 5 | 38 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 50 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Red Chilli the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled and the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Red Chilli, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Choy Hung Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Cross Keys Caring Premises | 220 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2024 |
| Falmouth Service Station Retailers - other | 224 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2024 |
| Dwell Cafe / Highway Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 242 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2024 |
| Cantina Vegan Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 351 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2026 |
| Famous Barrel Pub/bar/nightclub | 373 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2013 |
| Baileys Country Store & Warehouse Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Cafe On The Quay Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
Questions about Red Chilli
What is Red Chilli's food hygiene rating?
Red Chilli has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Cornwall Council on 28 October 2025.
Is Red Chilli safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The takeaway is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Red Chilli last inspected?
Red Chilli was last inspected on 28 October 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cornwall Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Red Chilli?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Red Chilli compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,278 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, while Red Chilli holds a 2. 42 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects Red Chilli and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Cornwall, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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