Fika food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Cornwall
Fika holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the takeaway and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: Fika was inspected on 3 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Newlyn Art Gallery, New Road, Newlyn, TR18 5PZ
How it compares in Cornwall
A 1 is rare: only 38 of 5,278 rated places in Cornwall score this low, about one in 139. By contrast 85% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,460 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 523 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 213 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 42 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 38 | 1% | ← Fika | |
| 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 Major improvement necessary
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 Fika the inspector recorded concerns over confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Fika, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mackerel Sky Seafood Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Newlyn Art Gallery Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2016 |
| Newlyn School School/college/university | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Lovetts Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
| Boulaze Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Lewis's Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
| Meadows Studios Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Aunty Mays Pasty Co Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
Questions about Fika
What is Fika's food hygiene rating?
Fika has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Cornwall Council on 3 June 2026.
Is Fika safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The takeaway is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Fika last inspected?
Fika was last inspected on 3 June 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 Fika?
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 "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Fika compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,278 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, while Fika holds a 1. 38 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects Fika 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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A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Cornwall, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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