USA Chicken Penzance food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Cornwall
USA Chicken Penzance holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 16 September 2025, 9 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: The Wharf House, Wharf Road, Penzance, TR18 2JY
How it compares in Cornwall
In Cornwall, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so USA Chicken Penzance sits behind roughly 4,461 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,461 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 522 | 10% | ← USA Chicken Penzance | |
| 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 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 USA Chicken Penzance 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 USA Chicken Penzance, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Body Ace Gym Retailers - other | 25 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2024 |
| Le Raj Indian Restaurant & Takeaway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Bakedpz Takeaway/sandwich shop | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2024 |
| Hellys Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Ma Larkins Sweets Treats And Hampers Retailers - other | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 August 2016 |
| Number Seven Gallery/Studio/Workshop Retailers - other | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2025 |
| Fred's Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2025 |
Questions about USA Chicken Penzance
What is USA Chicken Penzance's food hygiene rating?
USA Chicken Penzance has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cornwall Council on 16 September 2025.
Is USA Chicken Penzance safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was USA Chicken Penzance last inspected?
USA Chicken Penzance was last inspected on 16 September 2025, 9 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 USA Chicken Penzance?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does USA Chicken Penzance compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, while USA Chicken Penzance holds a 4. 522 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects USA Chicken Penzance 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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