Fishermans Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cornwall
Fishermans Arms holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This is a fresh result: Fishermans Arms was inspected on 27 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Fore Street, Golant, Fowey, PL23 1LN
How it compares in Cornwall
In Cornwall, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so Fishermans Arms sits behind roughly 4,461 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,461 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 522 | 10% | ← Fishermans Arms | |
| 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 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 Fishermans Arms 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 Fishermans Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trenython Manor Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Penmarlam Retailers - other | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2023 |
| Celandine Food Truck Mobile caterer | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
| West Country Mussels Manufacturers/packers | 1.5 miles away | Exempt | |
| The Salty Dog Mobile caterer | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Fowey River Traders Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Game Of Cones Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2023 |
| Whitecross Village Hall Other catering premises | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2017 |
Questions about Fishermans Arms
What is Fishermans Arms's food hygiene rating?
Fishermans Arms has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cornwall Council on 27 May 2026.
Is Fishermans Arms safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Fishermans Arms last inspected?
Fishermans Arms was last inspected on 27 May 2026, a month 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 Fishermans Arms?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Fishermans Arms compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, while Fishermans Arms holds a 4. 522 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects Fishermans Arms 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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