Biscovey Fish Bar food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Cornwall
Biscovey Fish Bar holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 20 November 2025, 7 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: 17 St Austell Road, St Blazey Gate, Par, PL24 2EF
How it compares in Cornwall
In Cornwall, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so Biscovey Fish Bar sits behind roughly 4,460 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,460 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 523 | 10% | ← Biscovey Fish Bar | |
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Biscovey Fish Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mace Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| Britannia Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
| Biscovy Junior Academy School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2025 |
| Brighteyes In St Blazey Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2026 |
| East Crinnis Holiday Park Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2025 |
| Doubletrees Hostel Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2017 |
| Doubletrees School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
| Cafe Latte Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
Questions about Biscovey Fish Bar
What is Biscovey Fish Bar's food hygiene rating?
Biscovey Fish Bar has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cornwall Council on 20 November 2025.
Is Biscovey Fish Bar safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Biscovey Fish Bar last inspected?
Biscovey Fish Bar was last inspected on 20 November 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cornwall Council rather than by the business.
How does Biscovey Fish Bar compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,278 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, while Biscovey Fish Bar holds a 4. 523 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects Biscovey Fish Bar 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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