Kitty's Lobster, Crab & Seafood food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Cornwall
Kitty's Lobster, Crab & Seafood holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Kitty's Lobster, Crab & Seafood was inspected on 22 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
95% of rated food businesses in Cornwall score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Cornwall ratings →
Address: Kittys Lobster Crab & Seafood ShackLtd, 3 The Fishmarket, Quay Road, PL13 2QZ
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How this rating has changed
Kitty's Lobster, Crab & Seafood was re-inspected on 22 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 22 July 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts Kitty's Lobster, Crab & Seafood among the 4,511 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 | 4,511 | 85% | ← Kitty's Lobster, Crab & Seafood | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 535 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 210 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 41 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 38 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 55 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very 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 Kitty's Lobster, Crab & Seafood 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 Kitty's Lobster, Crab & Seafood, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Three Pilchards Pub/bar/nightclub | 15 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Blue Peter Pub/bar/nightclub | 25 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| The Wheelhouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 25 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| Polperro Harbour Ice Cream Parlour Retailers - other | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| House On The Props Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| The Old Pasty House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Al Fresh Co Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2026 |
| Treleavens Lux Ice Cream Retailers - other | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2016 |
Questions about Kitty's Lobster, Crab & Seafood
What is Kitty's Lobster, Crab & Seafood's food hygiene rating?
Kitty's Lobster, Crab & Seafood has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 22 July 2026.
Is Kitty's Lobster, Crab & Seafood 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Kitty's Lobster, Crab & Seafood last inspected?
Kitty's Lobster, Crab & Seafood was last inspected on 22 July 2026, a month 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 Kitty's Lobster, Crab & Seafood?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Kitty's Lobster, Crab & Seafood compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,337 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and Kitty's Lobster, Crab & Seafood is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects Kitty's Lobster, Crab & Seafood 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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Understanding this rating
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