Lerryn River Stores food hygiene rating
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Lerryn River Stores holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the shop and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: Lerryn River Stores was inspected on 12 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Only 2% of rated food businesses in Cornwall score 0 to 2 like this, so a low rating here is the exception, not the norm. See all Cornwall ratings →
Address: Fore Street, Lerryn, Lostwithiel, PL22 0PT
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How this rating has changed
Lerryn River Stores has gone backwards: it held a 3 before its inspection on 12 August 2026, and now holds a 1. A rating of 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 12 August 2026 | 3 1 | Worse |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Cornwall
A 1 is rare: only 38 of 5,337 rated places in Cornwall score this low, about one in 140. 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 | 4,511 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 535 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 210 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 41 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 38 | 1% | ← Lerryn River Stores | |
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 55 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 Major improvement necessary
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 Lerryn River Stores the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises and confidence in management. 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 Lerryn River Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ship Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| Celandine Food Truck Mobile caterer | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2026 |
| Fishermans Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 27 May 2026 |
| The Gourmet Guys Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| The Tipsy Cow Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Nurtured Nursery Caring Premises | 2.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| St Winnow C Of E Primary School School/college/university | 2.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2025 |
| Meadowbrook House Caring Premises | 2.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
Questions about Lerryn River Stores
What is Lerryn River Stores's food hygiene rating?
Lerryn River Stores has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Cornwall Council on 12 August 2026.
Is Lerryn River Stores safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop 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 Lerryn River Stores last inspected?
Lerryn River Stores was last inspected on 12 August 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cornwall Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Lerryn River Stores?
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 "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Lerryn River Stores compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,337 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, while Lerryn River Stores holds a 1. 38 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects Lerryn River Stores 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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A rating of 1 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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