Holmbush Fish Bar food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Cornwall
Holmbush Fish Bar 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 10 September 2025, 10 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: 86 Daniels Lane, St Austell, Cornwall, PL25 3HT
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts Holmbush Fish Bar 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% | ← Holmbush Fish Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Holmbush Fish Bar 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 Holmbush Fish Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fill Good Zero Waste Store Retailers - other | 265 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2024 |
| Lidl UK Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 314 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2017 |
| Grove Care Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2026 |
| Caterlink @ Penrice Academy School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Charlestown Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2025 |
| Francines Fish And Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Mary's Pastys Manufacturers/packers | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Caterlink At Mount Charles School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
Questions about Holmbush Fish Bar
What is Holmbush Fish Bar's food hygiene rating?
Holmbush Fish Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 10 September 2025.
Is Holmbush Fish Bar 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 Holmbush Fish Bar last inspected?
Holmbush Fish Bar was last inspected on 10 September 2025, 10 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 Holmbush Fish Bar?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Holmbush Fish Bar compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,278 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and Holmbush Fish Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects Holmbush 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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