The Bush Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cornwall
The Bush 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 22 April 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: Bush Inn, Crosstown, Morwenstow, EX23 9SR
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts The Bush Inn 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% | ← The Bush Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 523 | 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 Good
- 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 Bush 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 Bush Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rectory Farm Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 384 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2024 |
| Furze Stores And Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| Morwenstow Community Centre Other catering premises | 1.1 miles away | Exempt | |
| St Marks C Of E Academy School/college/university | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2024 |
| The Old Smithy Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.2 miles away | 4 - Good | 26 March 2026 |
| Welcombe Lunch Club Other catering premises | 2.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2025 |
| Sandymouth Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2024 |
Questions about The Bush Inn
What is The Bush Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Bush Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 22 April 2026.
Is The Bush 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 Bush Inn last inspected?
The Bush Inn was last inspected on 22 April 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 Bush Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", 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 Bush Inn compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and The Bush Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects The Bush 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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