Chilli Chinese Takeaway food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Cornwall
Chilli Chinese Takeaway 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 18 February 2026, 4 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: Chilli Chinese Takeway, 17A Penpol Terrace, Hayle, TR27 4BQ
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts Chilli Chinese Takeaway 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% | ← Chilli Chinese Takeaway | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Chilli Chinese Takeaway 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 Chilli Chinese Takeaway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewy's Fish And Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| Mr B's Ice Cream Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
| Fletchers Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2025 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Foundry Under Fives Playgroup Caring Premises | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Duckies Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Spar Retailers - other | 183 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2023 |
Questions about Chilli Chinese Takeaway
What is Chilli Chinese Takeaway's food hygiene rating?
Chilli Chinese Takeaway has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 18 February 2026.
Is Chilli Chinese Takeaway 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 Chilli Chinese Takeaway last inspected?
Chilli Chinese Takeaway was last inspected on 18 February 2026, 4 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 Chilli Chinese Takeaway?
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 Chilli Chinese Takeaway compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and Chilli Chinese Takeaway is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects Chilli Chinese Takeaway 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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