Richards Fruit and Veg food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cornwall
Richards Fruit and Veg 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
The rating dates from 8 September 2016, more than 9 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Par Fruit & Veg, Harbour Road, Par, PL24 2BB
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts Richards Fruit and Veg 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% | ← Richards Fruit and Veg | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Richards Fruit and Veg 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 Fruit and Veg, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| MJ's Bakery Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2026 |
| Par Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2023 |
| Snowys Diner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 343 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Bluebell's Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 425 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Golden Wok Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Par Track Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| The Co-operative Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2023 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
Questions about Richards Fruit and Veg
What is Richards Fruit and Veg's food hygiene rating?
Richards Fruit and Veg has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 8 September 2016.
Is Richards Fruit and Veg 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 Richards Fruit and Veg last inspected?
Richards Fruit and Veg was last inspected on 8 September 2016, more than 9 years 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 Fruit and Veg?
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 Richards Fruit and Veg compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and Richards Fruit and Veg is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects Richards Fruit and Veg 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 Fruit and Veg is one of 66 rated food businesses in Par. See every hygiene rating in Par →
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