Chinese Wok St Austell food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Cornwall
Chinese Wok St Austell holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the takeaway that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
This rating dates from 11 September 2024, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: 51 Clifden Road, St Austell, Cornwall, PL25 4NZ
How it compares in Cornwall
A 2 is rare: only 42 of 5,277 rated places in Cornwall score this low, about one in 126. By contrast 85% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,461 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 522 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 212 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 42 | 1% | ← Chinese Wok St Austell | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Chinese Wok St Austell the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Chinese Wok St Austell, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Francines Fish And Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Mary's Pastys Manufacturers/packers | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| L & V Pearce & Son Butchers Retailers - other | 190 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Bridge 49 Other catering premises | 258 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2015 |
| Duke Of Cornwall Pub/bar/nightclub | 342 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Costcutter Retailers - other | 430 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2019 |
| Caterlink At Mount Charles School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| Nile Bakery Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2024 |
Questions about Chinese Wok St Austell
What is Chinese Wok St Austell's food hygiene rating?
Chinese Wok St Austell has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Cornwall Council on 11 September 2024.
Is Chinese Wok St Austell safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The takeaway is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Chinese Wok St Austell last inspected?
Chinese Wok St Austell was last inspected on 11 September 2024, 22 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 Chinese Wok St Austell?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Chinese Wok St Austell compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, while Chinese Wok St Austell holds a 2. 42 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects Chinese Wok St Austell 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Cornwall, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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