The Shipwrights Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cornwall
The Shipwrights 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 21 July 2025, 11 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: Helford, Helston, Cornwall, TR12 6JX
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts The Shipwrights 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 Shipwrights 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Shipwrights 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 Shipwrights Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helford Village Stores Retailers - other | at this address | 4 - Good | 3 June 2026 |
| Holy Mackerel Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Helford River Sailing Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| Ferryboat Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2024 |
| Manaccan Primary School Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| The New Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Helford River Distillery Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2022 |
| Budock Vean Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.0 miles away | 4 - Good | 27 August 2025 |
Questions about The Shipwrights Arms
What is The Shipwrights Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Shipwrights Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 21 July 2025.
Is The Shipwrights 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 Shipwrights Arms last inspected?
The Shipwrights Arms was last inspected on 21 July 2025, 11 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 Shipwrights Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Shipwrights 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 Shipwrights Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects The Shipwrights 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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