Catch Porthleven food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Cornwall
Catch Porthleven 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
The rating dates from 18 September 2025, 11 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.
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: Fore Street, Porthleven, Helston, TR13 9HJ
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts Catch Porthleven 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% | ← Catch Porthleven | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Catch Porthleven 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 Catch Porthleven, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quayside Fish Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Twisted Currant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 13 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| Kota Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2025 |
| Porthleven Supermarket Retailers - other | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| Porthleven Fish And Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| Cargo Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| Philps Pasties Retailers - other | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Harbour Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
Questions about Catch Porthleven
What is Catch Porthleven's food hygiene rating?
Catch Porthleven has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 18 September 2025.
Is Catch Porthleven 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 Catch Porthleven last inspected?
Catch Porthleven was last inspected on 18 September 2025, 11 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 Catch Porthleven?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Catch Porthleven compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,337 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and Catch Porthleven is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects Catch Porthleven 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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Catch Porthleven is one of 227 rated food businesses in Helston. See every hygiene rating in Helston →
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