Porthpean Beach Shak food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Cornwall
Porthpean Beach Shak holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 8 May 2026, 2 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: Porthpean Beach Shop, Porthpean, St Austell, PL26 6AU
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts Porthpean Beach Shak 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% | ← Porthpean Beach Shak | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 523 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 213 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 42 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 38 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 50 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 Porthpean Beach Shak 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 Porthpean Beach Shak, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Days Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Cornwall Hospice Care Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Longstore And HarbourQ Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Charlestown Fish Co Mobile caterer | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2024 |
| Little Harbour Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Meadowbank Poultry & Preserves Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2019 |
| Grove Care Home Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2026 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
Questions about Porthpean Beach Shak
What is Porthpean Beach Shak's food hygiene rating?
Porthpean Beach Shak has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 8 May 2026.
Is Porthpean Beach Shak 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Porthpean Beach Shak last inspected?
Porthpean Beach Shak was last inspected on 8 May 2026, 2 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 Porthpean Beach Shak?
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 Porthpean Beach Shak compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,278 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and Porthpean Beach Shak is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects Porthpean Beach Shak 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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