Fowey Valley Hotel food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Cornwall
Fowey Valley Hotel holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the hotel 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 17 July 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.
Address: Best Western Fowey Valley, 7 Castle Hill, Lostwithiel, PL22 0DD
How it compares in Cornwall
In Cornwall, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so Fowey Valley Hotel 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% | ← Fowey Valley Hotel | |
| 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 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 Fowey Valley Hotel 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 Fowey Valley Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q Street Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| A B Meats Retailers - other | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| Sunny Spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| The Kings Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Bellamama Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| Golden Dynasty Takeaway/sandwich shop | 171 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 9 May 2025 |
| Restormel Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| White Light Gifts And Tasty Treats Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 204 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
Questions about Fowey Valley Hotel
What is Fowey Valley Hotel's food hygiene rating?
Fowey Valley Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cornwall Council on 17 July 2025.
Is Fowey Valley Hotel 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 hotel to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Fowey Valley Hotel last inspected?
Fowey Valley Hotel was last inspected on 17 July 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 Fowey Valley Hotel?
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 Fowey Valley Hotel compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, while Fowey Valley Hotel holds a 4. 523 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects Fowey Valley Hotel 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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