The Maltsters Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cornwall
The Maltsters 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 4 July 2025, 12 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: Chapel Amble Road, Chapel Amble, Wadebridge, PL27 6EU
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts The Maltsters Arms 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 Maltsters Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Maltsters 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 Maltsters Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trewornan Manor Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2015 |
| Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 31 May 2013 |
| Nice Baps Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2024 |
| Thyme Premier Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Ship Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Wadebridge School School/college/university | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
| Wadebridge Primary Academy School/college/university | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2025 |
| Trenant Kitchen Mobile caterer | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2026 |
Questions about The Maltsters Arms
What is The Maltsters Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Maltsters Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 4 July 2025.
Is The Maltsters 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 Maltsters Arms last inspected?
The Maltsters Arms was last inspected on 4 July 2025, 12 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 Maltsters 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Maltsters 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 Maltsters Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects The Maltsters 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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