Penmere Fish Bar food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Cornwall
Penmere Fish Bar 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 23 January 2025, 17 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: 2 Penmere Hill, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 2RD
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts Penmere Fish Bar 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% | ← Penmere Fish Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Penmere Fish Bar 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 Penmere Fish Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age UK Other catering premises | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
| Falmouth Rugby Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 321 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2025 |
| Boslowick Garage Retailers - other | 364 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Emanuel Baptist Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2023 |
| Burger King Falmouth Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| ESSO Londis Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2025 |
| Corner Shop Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2019 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 December 2025 |
Questions about Penmere Fish Bar
What is Penmere Fish Bar's food hygiene rating?
Penmere Fish Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 23 January 2025.
Is Penmere Fish Bar 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 Penmere Fish Bar last inspected?
Penmere Fish Bar was last inspected on 23 January 2025, 17 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 Penmere Fish Bar?
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 Penmere Fish Bar compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and Penmere Fish Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects Penmere Fish Bar 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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