Flames food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Cornwall
Flames holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 15 January 2026, 5 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: 32 Fore Street, Camelford, Cornwall, PL32 9PG
How it compares in Cornwall
In Cornwall, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so Flames sits behind roughly 4,983 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,461 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 522 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 212 | 4% | ← Flames | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Flames 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 Flames, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Indian King Coffee Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 28 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Cornish Maids Retailers - other | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2025 |
| The Old Bank - Foodbank Other catering premises | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
| Spar Retailers - other | 182 yards away | 4 - Good | 11 September 2025 |
| The Mason Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 192 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 1 August 2024 |
| Camelford Hardware Store Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2024 |
| Hong Kong Island Takeaway/sandwich shop | 226 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2024 |
| Riverside Cafe And Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 226 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2026 |
Questions about Flames
What is Flames's food hygiene rating?
Flames has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Cornwall Council on 15 January 2026.
Is Flames safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Flames last inspected?
Flames was last inspected on 15 January 2026, 5 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 Flames?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Flames compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, while Flames holds a 3. 212 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects Flames 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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