The Cornish Fudge Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cornwall
The Cornish Fudge Shop holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Cornish Fudge Shop was inspected on 15 July 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: Cornish Fudge Shop, Market Square, Mevagissey, PL26 6UD
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How this rating has changed
The Cornish Fudge Shop was re-inspected on 15 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 15 July 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 The Cornish Fudge 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% | ← The Cornish Fudge 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 The Cornish Fudge 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 The Cornish Fudge Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ben's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 15 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2024 |
| Cellar Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 16 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2015 |
| Martins Bakery Mevagissey Retailers - other | 16 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| The Ship Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 18 yards away | 4 - Good | 8 June 2026 |
| The Cornish Bakery Retailers - other | 26 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| The Fishermens Chippy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 26 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
| Wreckers Deli Retailers - other | 26 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2025 |
| Mevagissy Fresh Fish Retailers - other | 26 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2015 |
Questions about The Cornish Fudge Shop
What is The Cornish Fudge Shop's food hygiene rating?
The Cornish Fudge Shop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 15 July 2026.
Is The Cornish Fudge 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Cornish Fudge Shop last inspected?
The Cornish Fudge Shop was last inspected on 15 July 2026, a month 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 The Cornish Fudge 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 The Cornish Fudge Shop compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,337 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and The Cornish Fudge Shop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects The Cornish Fudge 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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