River Life Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cornwall
River Life Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 October 2024, 21 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 1, Pethericks Mill, Kings Hill, EX23 8TF
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts River Life Cafe among the 4,460 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 | 4,460 | 85% | ← River Life Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 523 | 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 Very 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 River Life Cafe 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 River Life Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bank At Bude Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 14 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
| Berries Community Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 214 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
| Shell Bude Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 August 2023 |
| Bencoolen Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 14 January 2026 |
| Bellyrumbles Food Truck Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| Granville Lodge Of Masons Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 11 December 2014 |
| Kitchen Premier Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2024 |
| The Brendon Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
Questions about River Life Cafe
What is River Life Cafe's food hygiene rating?
River Life Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 3 October 2024.
Is River Life Cafe 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was River Life Cafe last inspected?
River Life Cafe was last inspected on 3 October 2024, 21 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 River Life Cafe?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does River Life Cafe compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and River Life Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects River Life Cafe 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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