Sovereign food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cornwall
Sovereign holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 31 May 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: Ground Floor Shop, 30 Arwenack Street, Falmouth, TR11 3JB
How it compares in Cornwall
In Cornwall, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so Sovereign sits behind roughly 4,460 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,460 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 523 | 10% | ← Sovereign | |
| 3 out of 5 | 213 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 42 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 38 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 50 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Sovereign 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 Sovereign, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cribbs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 21 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2024 |
| Falmouth Fishmongers Retailers - other | 21 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Chain Locker Pub/bar/nightclub | 25 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Amanzi Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2024 |
| Culture Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
| Cha Cha Cha Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| Fuel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| A Gift From Cornwall Retailers - other | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 November 2022 |
Questions about Sovereign
What is Sovereign's food hygiene rating?
Sovereign has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cornwall Council on 31 May 2023.
Is Sovereign safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sovereign last inspected?
Sovereign was last inspected on 31 May 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 Sovereign?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sovereign compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,278 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, while Sovereign holds a 4. 523 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects Sovereign 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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