The Cherry Tree food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cornwall
The Cherry Tree holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Cherry Tree was inspected on 23 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 53 Market Street, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 3AB
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts The Cherry Tree among the 4,461 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 | 4,461 | 85% | ← The Cherry Tree | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 522 | 10% | ||
| 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 Very 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 The Cherry Tree 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 Cherry Tree, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 17 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| Curry Corner Takeaway/sandwich shop | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Chicken Point Takeaway/sandwich shop | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| Falmouth Methodist Church Other catering premises | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2015 |
| Beerwolf Books Pub/bar/nightclub | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2016 |
| Cornish Bakehouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2026 |
| Beacon Coffee Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 February 2023 |
Questions about The Cherry Tree
What is The Cherry Tree's food hygiene rating?
The Cherry Tree has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 23 June 2026.
Is The Cherry Tree 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Cherry Tree last inspected?
The Cherry Tree was last inspected on 23 June 2026, within the last month. 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 Cherry Tree?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Cherry Tree compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and The Cherry Tree is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects The Cherry Tree 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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