Chimichangas food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cornwall
Chimichangas 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 18 March 2026, 3 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 Regent Square, The Square, The Lizard, TR12 7NZ
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts Chimichangas 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% | ← Chimichangas | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Chimichangas 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 Chimichangas, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donut Dollies Mobile caterer | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2017 |
| Ann's Pasties Retailers - other | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Smugglers Fish And Chip Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
| C & E Retallack Retailers - other | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Landewednack Community Primary School Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2024 |
| Little Lizards Childrens Centre Caring Premises | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2015 |
| Coast Coffee Bar & Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Lizard Shellfish Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
Questions about Chimichangas
What is Chimichangas's food hygiene rating?
Chimichangas has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 18 March 2026.
Is Chimichangas 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 Chimichangas last inspected?
Chimichangas was last inspected on 18 March 2026, 3 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 Chimichangas?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Chimichangas compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and Chimichangas is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects Chimichangas 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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