TJ's Surf Shop food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cornwall
TJ's Surf Shop 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: TJ's Surf Shop was inspected on 18 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: T J Surf Shop, Dunders Hill, Polzeath, PL27 6TB
How this rating has changed
TJ's Surf Shop was re-inspected on 18 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 18 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 TJ's Surf Shop 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% | ← TJ's Surf Shop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 TJ's Surf Shop 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 TJ's Surf Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salt And Bake Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 July 2026 |
| Spar Polzeath Retailers - other | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Surfside Pub/bar/nightclub | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
| Conezone Retailers - other | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
| The Waterfront Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 190 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Yo Coast Takeaway/sandwich shop | 219 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2026 |
| Cone Zone Takeaway/sandwich shop | 224 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2025 |
| Paradise Pizza Mobile caterer | 224 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2026 |
Questions about TJ's Surf Shop
What is TJ's Surf Shop's food hygiene rating?
TJ's Surf Shop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 18 August 2026.
Is TJ's Surf Shop 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 TJ's Surf Shop last inspected?
TJ's Surf Shop was last inspected on 18 August 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cornwall Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at TJ's Surf Shop?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 TJ's Surf Shop compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,337 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and TJ's Surf Shop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects TJ's Surf Shop 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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TJ's Surf Shop is one of 169 rated food businesses in Wadebridge. See every hygiene rating in Wadebridge →
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