Phoenix Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cornwall
Phoenix Stores 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 11 March 2025, 16 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: 25 Terras Road, St Stephen, St Austell, PL26 7NT
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts Phoenix Stores among the 4,461 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 | 4,461 | 85% | ← Phoenix Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 522 | 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 Phoenix Stores 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 Phoenix Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 190 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
| Real Ocean Takeaway/sandwich shop | 235 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 26 March 2026 |
| St Stephen Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 331 yards away | 4 - Good | 26 March 2014 |
| Queens Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 346 yards away | 4 - Good | 5 February 2025 |
| Cafe Pause Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 361 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
| Archie's Fish And Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 371 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| Brannel School Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2024 |
| Terras Garage Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
Questions about Phoenix Stores
What is Phoenix Stores's food hygiene rating?
Phoenix Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 11 March 2025.
Is Phoenix Stores 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 Phoenix Stores last inspected?
Phoenix Stores was last inspected on 11 March 2025, 16 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 Phoenix Stores?
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 Phoenix Stores compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and Phoenix Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects Phoenix Stores 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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Phoenix Stores is one of 353 rated food businesses in St Austell. See every hygiene rating in St Austell →
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