Fission Chip Shop food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cornwall
Fission Chip 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
The rating dates from 7 December 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 20 Churchtown, St Agnes, Cornwall, TR5 0QW
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts Fission Chip Shop 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% | ← Fission Chip Shop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Fission Chip 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 Fission Chip Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carr Butchers Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| Shellfish Beach Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| The Sorting Office Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2015 |
| Churchtown Veg And Wholefoods Retailers - other | 4 yards away | 4 - Good | 2 March 2023 |
| Costcutter Retailers - other | 20 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 6 March 2025 |
| Trunk Deli St Agnes Ltd Retailers - other | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2024 |
| St Agnes Bakery Retailers - other | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| St Agnes Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 76 yards away | 4 - Good | 14 May 2026 |
Questions about Fission Chip Shop
What is Fission Chip Shop's food hygiene rating?
Fission Chip Shop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 7 December 2023.
Is Fission Chip 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 Fission Chip Shop last inspected?
Fission Chip Shop was last inspected on 7 December 2023, more than 2 years 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 Fission Chip Shop?
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 Fission Chip Shop compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and Fission Chip Shop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects Fission Chip 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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