The Old Town Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Isles of Scilly
The Old Town Inn 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 17 December 2025, 6 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Old Town Inn, Old Town Lane, Old Town, TR21 0NN
How it compares in Isles of Scilly
That puts The Old Town Inn among the 91 places in Isles of Scilly holding top marks, 91% 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 | 91 | 91% | ← The Old Town Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 7 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 2 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 31 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 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 The Old Town Inn 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 Old Town Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Farm Shop Retailers - other | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
| Something Scilly Manufacturers/packers | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2023 |
| Blue Carn Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2024 |
| Old Town Cafe And Greenlaws Guesthouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
| Porthenor B & B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2017 |
| Airport Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 348 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| The Whip Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2025 |
| Nancherrow Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2024 |
Questions about The Old Town Inn
What is The Old Town Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Old Town Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Isles of Scilly Council on 17 December 2025.
Is The Old Town Inn 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 The Old Town Inn last inspected?
The Old Town Inn was last inspected on 17 December 2025, 6 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Isles of Scilly Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Old Town Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 The Old Town Inn compare to other places in Isles of Scilly?
91% of the 100 rated food businesses in Isles of Scilly hold the top rating of 5, and The Old Town Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Isles of Scilly Council inspects The Old Town 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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