Cousin Jacks food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Cornwall
Cousin Jacks holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 30 September 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Cousin Jacks Fish And Chips, Paynters Lane, Illogan, TR16 4DJ
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts Cousin Jacks among the 4,461 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 | 4,461 | 85% | ← Cousin Jacks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 522 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 212 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 42 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 38 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 51 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Cousin Jacks 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 Cousin Jacks, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornish Cakey Tea Other catering premises | 246 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2024 |
| Illogan Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 398 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
| Illogan County Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Aviary Court Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2016 |
| Co-op Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2016 |
| Happy Days Nursery Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| ABM Catering @ Pool Academy School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Half-Baked Cafe At Trevenson Moor Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
Questions about Cousin Jacks
What is Cousin Jacks's food hygiene rating?
Cousin Jacks has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 30 September 2024.
Is Cousin Jacks 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cousin Jacks last inspected?
Cousin Jacks was last inspected on 30 September 2024, 21 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 Cousin Jacks?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cousin Jacks compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and Cousin Jacks is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects Cousin Jacks 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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