Smugglers Fish And Chips food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Cornwall
Smugglers Fish And Chips 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 2 August 2024, 23 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Smugglers Rest Cafe, High Street, Delabole, PL33 9AD
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts Smugglers Fish And Chips 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% | ← Smugglers Fish And Chips | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Smugglers Fish And Chips 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 Smugglers Fish And Chips, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockhead Garage Retailers - other | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2025 |
| Hanger Management Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| Spar Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 1 December 2025 |
| Delabole CP School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Poldark Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
Questions about Smugglers Fish And Chips
What is Smugglers Fish And Chips's food hygiene rating?
Smugglers Fish And Chips has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 2 August 2024.
Is Smugglers Fish And Chips 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 Smugglers Fish And Chips last inspected?
Smugglers Fish And Chips was last inspected on 2 August 2024, 23 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 Smugglers Fish And Chips?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Smugglers Fish And Chips compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and Smugglers Fish And Chips is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects Smugglers Fish And Chips 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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