The Brit food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cornwall
The Brit 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 4 October 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Britannia Inn, Quay Street, Truro, TR1 2HE
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts The Brit 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 Brit | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 523 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 213 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 42 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 38 | 1% | ||
| 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 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 Brit 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 Brit, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Ale House Pub/bar/nightclub | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Market Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Martins Bakery Retailers - other | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Pigs In Blankets Retailers - other | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2024 |
| Luxe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Kebab Hub Takeaway/sandwich shop | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Grounded Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
Questions about The Brit
What is The Brit's food hygiene rating?
The Brit has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 4 October 2024.
Is The Brit 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 Brit last inspected?
The Brit was last inspected on 4 October 2024, 21 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 Brit?
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 Brit compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,278 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and The Brit is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects The Brit 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
More food hygiene ratings near here
The Brit is one of 416 rated food businesses in Truro. See every hygiene rating in Truro →
Cornwall inspects and rates 5,328 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Cornwall →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.cornwall.gov.uk
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