The Cornish Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cornwall
The Cornish 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 1 May 2026, 2 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: Cornish Arms Inn, Frogpool, Truro, TR4 8RP
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts The Cornish Arms among the 4,461 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 | 4,461 | 85% | ← The Cornish Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 522 | 10% | ||
| 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 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 Cornish 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 Cornish Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cusgarne Primary School School/college/university | 288 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| Cusgarne Organic Farm Shop Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 23 October 2024 |
| Avo Catering Company Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| Bangers On The Go Cornwall Mobile caterer | 0.9 miles away | 4 - Good | 25 February 2025 |
| Daisy Fays Nursery Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
Questions about The Cornish Arms
What is The Cornish Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Cornish Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 1 May 2026.
Is The Cornish 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 The Cornish Arms last inspected?
The Cornish Arms was last inspected on 1 May 2026, 2 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 Cornish Arms?
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 Cornish Arms compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and The Cornish Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects The Cornish 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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Understanding this rating
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