The Mounts Bay Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cornwall
The Mounts Bay 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 7 August 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: Mounts Bay Inn, Churchtown, Mullion, TR12 7HN
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts The Mounts Bay 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 Mounts Bay Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Mounts Bay 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 Mounts Bay Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 72 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 25 November 2025 |
| Spar Retailers - other | 137 yards away | 4 - Good | 6 January 2026 |
| Atlantic Forge Takeaway/sandwich shop | 206 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
| The Milk Barn Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 206 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Mullion Community Primary School School/college/university | 218 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2024 |
| The Coop Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 242 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| Mullion W I Hall Other catering premises | 380 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Mullion School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
Questions about The Mounts Bay Inn
What is The Mounts Bay Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Mounts Bay Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 7 August 2025.
Is The Mounts Bay 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 Mounts Bay Inn last inspected?
The Mounts Bay Inn was last inspected on 7 August 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 Mounts Bay 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 Mounts Bay Inn compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,278 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and The Mounts Bay Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects The Mounts Bay 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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