The Flying Duck Bistro food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cornwall
The Flying Duck Bistro holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Flying Duck Bistro was inspected on 6 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
95% of rated food businesses in Cornwall score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Cornwall ratings →
Address: Cafe, Wayfarers, Relubbus Lane, TR20 9EF
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How this rating has changed
The Flying Duck Bistro was re-inspected on 6 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 6 August 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts The Flying Duck Bistro among the 4,511 places in Cornwall holding top marks, 85% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,511 | 85% | ← The Flying Duck Bistro | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 535 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 210 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 41 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 38 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 55 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
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 The Flying Duck Bistro none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Flying Duck Bistro, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Hilary School Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2026 |
| The Stores Goldsithney Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 4 - Good | 2 October 2025 |
| The Trevelyan Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 20 November 2025 |
| Island Cupcakes Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| KC's Fish And Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Bosence Farm Community Caring Premises | 1.1 miles away | 4 - Good | 3 July 2026 |
| Courtlands Care Home Caring Premises | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2025 |
| Car Boot Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2026 |
Questions about The Flying Duck Bistro
What is The Flying Duck Bistro's food hygiene rating?
The Flying Duck Bistro has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 6 August 2026.
Is The Flying Duck Bistro safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Flying Duck Bistro last inspected?
The Flying Duck Bistro was last inspected on 6 August 2026, a month 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 The Flying Duck Bistro?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Flying Duck Bistro compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,337 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and The Flying Duck Bistro is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects The Flying Duck Bistro 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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