City Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cornwall
City Inn holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 6 December 2022, more than 3 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: The City Inn, Pydar Street, Truro, TR1 3SP
How it compares in Cornwall
In Cornwall, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so City Inn sits behind roughly 4,983 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,461 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 522 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 212 | 4% | ← City Inn | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 City Inn 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 City Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pydar Stores Retailers - other | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Daisy Fays Caring Premises | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| Order Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Cats Protection - Truro Charity Shop Retailers - other | 263 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Lily's Of Truro By Punk Thai Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 275 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2026 |
| Piranha Pop Up Takeaway/sandwich shop | 291 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2022 |
| Holland & Barrett Retailers - other | 346 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2024 |
| Eastern Dragon Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 349 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
Questions about City Inn
What is City Inn's food hygiene rating?
City Inn has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Cornwall Council on 6 December 2022.
Is City Inn safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was City Inn last inspected?
City Inn was last inspected on 6 December 2022, more than 3 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 City Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does City Inn compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, while City Inn holds a 3. 212 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects City Inn 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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