The Thai Chef food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cornwall
The Thai Chef holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 June 2025, 12 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: Trelyn, 42 Fore Street, Copperhouse, TR27 4DY
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts The Thai Chef 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 Thai Chef | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Thai Chef 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 Thai Chef, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper Waves Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 23 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Mr B's Ice Cream Retailers - other | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Hayle Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2026 |
| Balti King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2024 |
| Lucy Bakes Retailers - other | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Naturally Learning Hayle Caring Premises | 260 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Hayle Park Cafe Takeaway/sandwich shop | 383 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| Hayle Day Centre Caring Premises | 410 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
Questions about The Thai Chef
What is The Thai Chef's food hygiene rating?
The Thai Chef has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 19 June 2025.
Is The Thai Chef 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Thai Chef last inspected?
The Thai Chef was last inspected on 19 June 2025, 12 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 Thai Chef?
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 Thai Chef compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and The Thai Chef is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects The Thai Chef 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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