Foxhole Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cornwall
Foxhole Stores holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 July 2024, 23 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: Foxhole Post Office, Chapel Road, Foxhole, PL26 7TX
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts Foxhole Stores among the 4,460 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 | 4,460 | 85% | ← Foxhole Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 523 | 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 Foxhole Stores 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 Foxhole Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foxhole Learning Academy School/college/university | 266 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2024 |
| The Fish & Chip Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 293 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
| Foxhole AFC Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 8 November 2018 |
| Sweet Hearts Childcare Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2024 |
| Gainsborough Park Community Centre Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 26 November 2019 |
| Yummy Cornish Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 1 August 2025 |
| Nanpean Community Primary School Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Nanpean AFC Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2022 |
Questions about Foxhole Stores
What is Foxhole Stores's food hygiene rating?
Foxhole Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 19 July 2024.
Is Foxhole Stores 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Foxhole Stores last inspected?
Foxhole Stores was last inspected on 19 July 2024, 23 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 Foxhole Stores?
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 Foxhole Stores compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and Foxhole Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects Foxhole Stores 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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