Richards Greengrocer And Fish Monger food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cornwall
Richards Greengrocer And Fish Monger holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 3 June 2026, 3 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: 1 - 3 South Street, Fowey, Cornwall, PL23 1AR
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How it compares in Cornwall
In Cornwall, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so Richards Greengrocer And Fish Monger sits behind roughly 4,511 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,511 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 535 | 10% | ← Richards Greengrocer And Fish Monger | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Richards Greengrocer And Fish Monger 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 Richards Greengrocer And Fish Monger, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown Sugar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Mr Coneys Fowey Retailers - other | 10 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Troy Town Gallery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 10 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2019 |
| Webbsters Fish And Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 15 yards away | 4 - Good | 8 May 2026 |
| The Old Bank Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 20 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Tarquin's Gin Retailers - other | 26 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2023 |
| The King Of Prussia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 28 yards away | 4 - Good | 22 April 2026 |
| Haveners Bar And Grill Pub/bar/nightclub | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2026 |
Questions about Richards Greengrocer And Fish Monger
What is Richards Greengrocer And Fish Monger's food hygiene rating?
Richards Greengrocer And Fish Monger has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cornwall Council on 3 June 2026.
Is Richards Greengrocer And Fish Monger 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Richards Greengrocer And Fish Monger last inspected?
Richards Greengrocer And Fish Monger was last inspected on 3 June 2026, 3 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 Richards Greengrocer And Fish Monger?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Richards Greengrocer And Fish Monger compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,337 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, while Richards Greengrocer And Fish Monger holds a 4. 535 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects Richards Greengrocer And Fish Monger 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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Richards Greengrocer And Fish Monger is one of 56 rated food businesses in Fowey. See every hygiene rating in Fowey →
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