The Engine Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cornwall
The Engine 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 6 February 2025, 17 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: Engine Inn, Glew Hill, Cripplesease, TR20 8NF
How it compares in Cornwall
In Cornwall, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so The Engine Inn sits behind roughly 4,460 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,460 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 523 | 10% | ← The Engine Inn | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Engine 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 Engine Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halsetown Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Castle Brea Farm Retailers - other | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Green Pig Farm Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2013 |
| St Ives Holiday Village Shop Retailers - other | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2026 |
| Sharkys Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2025 |
| St Ives Pizza Company Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2025 |
| By The Beagle Retailers - other | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2025 |
Questions about The Engine Inn
What is The Engine Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Engine Inn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cornwall Council on 6 February 2025.
Is The Engine 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 Engine Inn last inspected?
The Engine Inn was last inspected on 6 February 2025, 17 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 Engine Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Engine Inn compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,278 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, while The Engine Inn holds a 4. 523 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects The Engine 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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