The Cornish Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cornwall
The Cornish Inn holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the pub and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: The Cornish Inn was inspected on 10 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: The Square, Gunnislake, Cornwall, PL18 9BW
How it compares in Cornwall
A 1 is rare: only 38 of 5,278 rated places in Cornwall score this low, about one in 139. By contrast 85% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,460 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 523 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 213 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 42 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 38 | 1% | ← The Cornish Inn | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Cornish Inn the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Cornish Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gunnislake Stores Retailers - other | 87 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 1 October 2025 |
| Gunnislake Primary Academy School/college/university | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2022 |
| POP IN Cafe And Community Hub Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| The Lowen School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Cornish Chip Co/ Chip Hop Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | Exempt | |
| The Rising Sun Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 11 June 2026 |
| Dave's Chip Stop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 11 June 2026 |
| Unleashed Pizzaria Mobile caterer | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
Questions about The Cornish Inn
What is The Cornish Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Cornish Inn has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Cornwall Council on 10 June 2026.
Is The Cornish Inn safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The pub is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was The Cornish Inn last inspected?
The Cornish Inn was last inspected on 10 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 Cornish Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Cornish Inn compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,278 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, while The Cornish Inn holds a 1. 38 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects The Cornish Inn 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Cornwall, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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