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Philip Johnson Butchers food hygiene rating

Retailers - other · Cornwall

Philip Johnson Butchers holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.

The rating: 5 - Very good

The rating dates from 24 September 2018, more than 7 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.

Address: 28 Fore Street, Bodmin, Cornwall, PL31 2HQ

How it compares in Cornwall

That puts Philip Johnson Butchers 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.

Every rated food business in Cornwall
5 out of 5 4,461 85% ← Philip Johnson Butchers
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

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 Philip Johnson Butchers 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 Philip Johnson Butchers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.

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Grape Tree Retailers - other 65 yards away 5 - Very good 10 November 2025
Seventh Day Adventist Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 79 yards away 5 - Very good 18 April 2016
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Flory Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 94 yards away 5 - Very good 6 August 2024

Questions about Philip Johnson Butchers

What is Philip Johnson Butchers's food hygiene rating?

Philip Johnson Butchers has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 24 September 2018.

Is Philip Johnson Butchers 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.

When was Philip Johnson Butchers last inspected?

Philip Johnson Butchers was last inspected on 24 September 2018, more than 7 years 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 Philip Johnson Butchers?

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 Philip Johnson Butchers compare to other places in Cornwall?

85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and Philip Johnson Butchers is one of them.

Who decides the rating?

Cornwall Council inspects Philip Johnson Butchers 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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Philip Johnson Butchers is one of 189 rated food businesses in Bodmin. See every hygiene rating in Bodmin

Cornwall inspects and rates 5,328 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Cornwall

The official record is held by the council: http://www.cornwall.gov.uk

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