The Plaice food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Cornwall
The Plaice 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 29 October 2025, 8 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: 16 Queen Street, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 8BB
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts The Plaice 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% | ← The Plaice | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Plaice 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 The Plaice, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moores Butchers Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| The Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Bellini's Deli Kitchen Retailers - other | 8 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2024 |
| Bay Leaf Indian Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Bude Spice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2024 |
| Bar 35 Pub/bar/nightclub | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2017 |
| The Courtyard Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| The Golowi Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
Questions about The Plaice
What is The Plaice's food hygiene rating?
The Plaice has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 29 October 2025.
Is The Plaice 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 The Plaice last inspected?
The Plaice was last inspected on 29 October 2025, 8 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 The Plaice?
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 The Plaice compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and The Plaice is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects The Plaice 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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Understanding this rating
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