The Farmers Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cornwall
The Farmers Arms 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
This is a fresh result: The Farmers Arms was inspected on 9 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Farmers Arms, St Merryn, Padstow, PL28 8NP
How it compares in Cornwall
In Cornwall, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so The Farmers Arms sits behind roughly 4,983 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,460 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 523 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 213 | 4% | ← The Farmers Arms | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Farmers 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 The Farmers Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kernow Learning - St Merryn School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Spring House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 396 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2025 |
| Rafferty's Cafe And Wine Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 427 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Doghouse Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Reggies Street Food Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2025 |
| The Atlantic Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
| Malcolm Barnecutt Bakery Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Higher Harlyn Caravan Park And Shop Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2026 |
Questions about The Farmers Arms
What is The Farmers Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Farmers Arms has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Cornwall Council on 9 June 2026.
Is The Farmers Arms 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 The Farmers Arms last inspected?
The Farmers Arms was last inspected on 9 June 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 The Farmers Arms?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Farmers Arms compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,278 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, while The Farmers Arms holds a 3. 213 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects The Farmers 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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