The Fish & Chip Shop food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Cornwall
The Fish & Chip Shop 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 October 2024, 21 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: The Fish And Chip Shop, Chapel Road, Foxhole, PL26 7UG
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts The Fish & Chip Shop 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% | ← The Fish & Chip Shop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Fish & Chip Shop 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 Fish & Chip Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foxhole Stores Retailers - other | 293 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2024 |
| Foxhole Learning Academy School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2024 |
| Gainsborough Park Community Centre Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 26 November 2019 |
| Foxhole AFC Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 8 November 2018 |
| Sweet Hearts Childcare Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2024 |
| Yummy Cornish Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 1 August 2025 |
| Nanpean Community Primary School Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Brighteyes Childcare - In The Clays Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
Questions about The Fish & Chip Shop
What is The Fish & Chip Shop's food hygiene rating?
The Fish & Chip Shop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 2 October 2024.
Is The Fish & Chip Shop 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 Fish & Chip Shop last inspected?
The Fish & Chip Shop was last inspected on 2 October 2024, 21 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 Fish & Chip Shop?
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 Fish & Chip Shop compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,278 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and The Fish & Chip Shop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects The Fish & Chip Shop 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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