Castle Chicken House food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Cornwall
Castle Chicken House holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 8 December 2025, 7 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: 39 Fore Street, Callington, Cornwall, PL17 7AQ
How it compares in Cornwall
In Cornwall, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so Castle Chicken House sits behind roughly 4,983 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,461 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 522 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 212 | 4% | ← Castle Chicken House | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Castle Chicken House 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 Castle Chicken House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bulls Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 9 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 5 December 2025 |
| The Cornish Bakery Retailers - other | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Ming Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 29 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 24 November 2025 |
| Callington Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 53 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 9 August 2016 |
| Proper Jobs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| The Snack Stop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 76 yards away | 4 - Good | 9 June 2026 |
| Calli Candy Retailers - other | 78 yards away | 4 - Good | 9 February 2024 |
| Balti King Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
Questions about Castle Chicken House
What is Castle Chicken House's food hygiene rating?
Castle Chicken House has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Cornwall Council on 8 December 2025.
Is Castle Chicken House safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Castle Chicken House last inspected?
Castle Chicken House was last inspected on 8 December 2025, 7 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 Castle Chicken House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Castle Chicken House compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, while Castle Chicken House holds a 3. 212 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects Castle Chicken House 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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