On The Boards food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cornwall
On The Boards 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 July 2024, 23 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: Unit 2, Chiltern House, Calenick Street, TR1 2SF
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts On The Boards 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% | ← On The Boards | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 On The Boards 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 On The Boards, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native Grain Retailers - other | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Central Grill Truro Takeaway/sandwich shop | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| Habaneros Burrito Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2024 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2024 |
| Crumbz Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Piero's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Coffee Traders Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Dockyard Community Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
Questions about On The Boards
What is On The Boards's food hygiene rating?
On The Boards has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 18 July 2024.
Is On The Boards 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 On The Boards last inspected?
On The Boards was last inspected on 18 July 2024, 23 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 On The Boards?
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 On The Boards compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,278 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and On The Boards is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects On The Boards 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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