The Lugger Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cornwall
The Lugger Inn holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
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: 5 Fore Street, Fowey, Cornwall, PL23 1AH
How it compares in Cornwall
In Cornwall, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so The Lugger Inn sits behind roughly 4,983 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,460 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 523 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 213 | 4% | ← The Lugger Inn | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Lugger Inn 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 Lugger Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dada Convenience Store Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Johns Wines Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2023 |
| Quay Bakery Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2026 |
| Sunny Spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Narla Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Roly's Fudge Pantry Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2016 |
| Seasalt Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 May 2018 |
| Olive Branch Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 12 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 12 March 2025 |
Questions about The Lugger Inn
What is The Lugger Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Lugger Inn has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Cornwall Council on 17 September 2025.
Is The Lugger Inn safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Lugger Inn last inspected?
The Lugger Inn 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 Lugger Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Lugger Inn compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,278 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, while The Lugger Inn holds a 3. 213 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects The Lugger Inn 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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