The Holmbush Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cornwall
The Holmbush Inn holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 12 January 2026, 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: Holmbush Inn, 101 Holmbush Road, St Austell, PL25 3LL
How it compares in Cornwall
In Cornwall, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so The Holmbush Inn sits behind roughly 4,461 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,461 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 522 | 10% | ← The Holmbush Inn | |
| 3 out of 5 | 212 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 42 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 38 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 51 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 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 The Holmbush 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 Holmbush Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fill Good Zero Waste Store Retailers - other | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2024 |
| Holmbush Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 350 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Lidl UK Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 411 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2017 |
| Charlestown Primary School School/college/university | 414 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2025 |
| Edie's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2024 |
| Grove Care Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2026 |
| Driftwood Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 July 2016 |
| Bishop Bronescombe Church Of England Voluntary Aided School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
Questions about The Holmbush Inn
What is The Holmbush Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Holmbush Inn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cornwall Council on 12 January 2026.
Is The Holmbush Inn safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Holmbush Inn last inspected?
The Holmbush Inn was last inspected on 12 January 2026, 6 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 The Holmbush Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 The Holmbush Inn compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, while The Holmbush Inn holds a 4. 522 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects The Holmbush 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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