The Old Quay House food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Cornwall
The Old Quay House holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 17 September 2025, 9 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: Old Quay House Hotel, 28 Fore Street, Fowey, PL23 1AQ
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts The Old Quay House 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 Old Quay House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Old Quay House 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 Old Quay House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Niles Bakery Retailers - other | 15 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| The Galleon Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 15 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| Sams Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 15 yards away | 4 - Good | 8 May 2026 |
| Olive Branch Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 20 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 12 March 2025 |
| The Dwelling House At Fowey Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 20 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2023 |
| The Cornish Bakery Shops Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 30 yards away | 4 - Good | 4 January 2023 |
| Narla Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 30 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Roly's Fudge Pantry Retailers - other | 30 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2016 |
Questions about The Old Quay House
What is The Old Quay House's food hygiene rating?
The Old Quay House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 17 September 2025.
Is The Old Quay House 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Old Quay House last inspected?
The Old Quay House was last inspected on 17 September 2025, 9 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 Old Quay House?
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 The Old Quay House compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and The Old Quay House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects The Old Quay House 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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The Old Quay House is one of 54 rated food businesses in Fowey. See every hygiene rating in Fowey →
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