Forty Five food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cornwall
Forty Five 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 20 January 2023, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 45 Arwenack Street, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 3JH
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts Forty Five 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% | ← Forty Five | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Forty Five 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 Forty Five, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balti Curries Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2024 |
| Bodega 18 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Harbour Lights Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| Fuel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Culture Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
| Amanzi Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2024 |
| Cha Cha Cha Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| Chain Locker Pub/bar/nightclub | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
Questions about Forty Five
What is Forty Five's food hygiene rating?
Forty Five has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 20 January 2023.
Is Forty Five 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 Forty Five last inspected?
Forty Five was last inspected on 20 January 2023, more than 3 years 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 Forty Five?
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 Forty Five compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and Forty Five is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects Forty Five 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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