Cornish Flapjack Shack food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cornwall
Cornish Flapjack Shack 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
The rating dates from 14 June 2024, 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: 4 Wendron Street, Helston, Cornwall, TR13 8PS
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts Cornish Flapjack Shack among the 4,460 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 | 4,460 | 85% | ← Cornish Flapjack Shack | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 523 | 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 Cornish Flapjack Shack 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 Cornish Flapjack Shack, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Door Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| The Club Kitchen Pub/bar/nightclub | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Cast Café Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Ka Boom Steak And Fish Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2024 |
| India Restaurant & Takeaway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| Jenkin's Sweets Retailers - other | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| Boo Koos Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
Questions about Cornish Flapjack Shack
What is Cornish Flapjack Shack's food hygiene rating?
Cornish Flapjack Shack has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 14 June 2024.
Is Cornish Flapjack Shack 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 Cornish Flapjack Shack last inspected?
Cornish Flapjack Shack was last inspected on 14 June 2024, 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 Cornish Flapjack Shack?
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 Cornish Flapjack Shack compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and Cornish Flapjack Shack is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects Cornish Flapjack Shack 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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