The Fish Man food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Cornwall
The Fish Man holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 November 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Unit 1A, Commercial Road, Penryn, TR10 8AQ
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts The Fish Man 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% | ← The Fish Man | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 The Fish Man 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 The Fish Man, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cantina Vegan Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2026 |
| Falmouth Service Station Retailers - other | 213 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2024 |
| Cross Keys Caring Premises | 215 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2024 |
| Dwell Cafe / Highway Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 242 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2024 |
| Choy Hung Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 290 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Famous Barrel Pub/bar/nightclub | 380 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2013 |
| Cafe On The Quay Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 407 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| Baileys Country Store & Warehouse Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
Questions about The Fish Man
What is The Fish Man's food hygiene rating?
The Fish Man has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 12 November 2024.
Is The Fish Man 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Fish Man last inspected?
The Fish Man was last inspected on 12 November 2024, 20 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 The Fish Man?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Fish Man compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and The Fish Man is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects The Fish Man 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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Understanding this rating
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