King Arthurs Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cornwall
King Arthurs 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 15 October 2024, 21 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: Fore Street, Tintagel, Cornwall, PL34 0DA
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts King Arthurs 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% | ← King Arthurs Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 King Arthurs 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 King Arthurs Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlies Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Dehen Rew Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
| The Old Malthouse Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 4 - Good | 17 February 2026 |
| Mayfair Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 13 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Crossbow Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2025 |
| Spar Retailers - other | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2023 |
| The Big Fish Takeaway/sandwich shop | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| The Village Tearooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
Questions about King Arthurs Arms
What is King Arthurs Arms's food hygiene rating?
King Arthurs Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 15 October 2024.
Is King Arthurs 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 King Arthurs Arms last inspected?
King Arthurs Arms was last inspected on 15 October 2024, 21 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 King Arthurs Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 King Arthurs Arms compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,278 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and King Arthurs Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects King Arthurs 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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King Arthurs Arms is one of 36 rated food businesses in Tintagel. See every hygiene rating in Tintagel →
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