Ferryboat Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cornwall
Ferryboat Inn holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 November 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: The Ferry Boat Inn, Helford Passage, Mawnan Smith, TR11 5LB
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts Ferryboat Inn among the 4,460 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 | 4,460 | 85% | ← Ferryboat Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 523 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 213 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 42 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 38 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 50 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Ferryboat 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 Ferryboat Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budock Vean Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 27 August 2025 |
| Helford River Sailing Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| Helford River Distillery Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2022 |
| Glendurgan Gardens Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Trebah Garden Enterprises Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| Holy Mackerel Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Helford Village Stores Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 3 June 2026 |
| The Shipwrights Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
Questions about Ferryboat Inn
What is Ferryboat Inn's food hygiene rating?
Ferryboat Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 15 November 2024.
Is Ferryboat Inn 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ferryboat Inn last inspected?
Ferryboat Inn was last inspected on 15 November 2024, 20 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 Ferryboat Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ferryboat Inn compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,278 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and Ferryboat Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects Ferryboat 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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