Top Shop Chippy food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Cornwall
Top Shop Chippy 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 5 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: Topshop Fish And Chips, 39 Clarence Road, Torpoint, PL11 2LS
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts Top Shop Chippy 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% | ← Top Shop Chippy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Top Shop Chippy 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 Top Shop Chippy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any Occasions Catering Other catering premises | 362 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2025 |
| Carbeile Junior School School/college/university | 404 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2024 |
| CATERed at Marlborough Primary School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Avondale Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2016 |
Questions about Top Shop Chippy
What is Top Shop Chippy's food hygiene rating?
Top Shop Chippy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 5 September 2025.
Is Top Shop Chippy 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 Top Shop Chippy last inspected?
Top Shop Chippy was last inspected on 5 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 Top Shop Chippy?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Top Shop Chippy compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,278 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and Top Shop Chippy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects Top Shop Chippy 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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