Molesworth Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cornwall
Molesworth Arms 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 18 November 2024, 19 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: Molesworth Arms Hotel, 38 Molesworth Street, Wadebridge, PL27 7DP
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts Molesworth Arms 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% | ← Molesworth Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 523 | 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 Molesworth 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 Molesworth Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Granary Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 3 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Dollies Cafe And Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 35 yards away | 4 - Good | 11 April 2025 |
| Gary Dutton Butchers Retailers - other | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
| Padstow Pig Roast Mobile caterer | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
| Plonk'd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Tim's Place Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 67 yards away | 4 - Good | 6 January 2026 |
| The Clementine Cakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2023 |
| Wai Kui Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
Questions about Molesworth Arms
What is Molesworth Arms's food hygiene rating?
Molesworth Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 18 November 2024.
Is Molesworth Arms 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 Molesworth Arms last inspected?
Molesworth Arms was last inspected on 18 November 2024, 19 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 Molesworth 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Molesworth Arms compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and Molesworth Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects Molesworth 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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