The Croft food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cornwall
The Croft 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 30 March 2026, 3 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: The Croft Inn, Hatt, Saltash, PL12 6PJ
How it compares in Cornwall
In Cornwall, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so The Croft sits behind roughly 4,461 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,461 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 522 | 10% | ← The Croft | |
| 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 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 Croft 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 Croft, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hatt Service Station Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 1 April 2026 |
| Helluva Pasties Hatt Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 29 January 2025 |
| Tamar Valley Meats Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2015 |
| Tamar View Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 4 - Good | 7 May 2025 |
| The Crooked Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 29 May 2025 |
Questions about The Croft
What is The Croft's food hygiene rating?
The Croft has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cornwall Council on 30 March 2026.
Is The Croft 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 Croft last inspected?
The Croft was last inspected on 30 March 2026, 3 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 Croft?
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 Croft compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,277 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, while The Croft holds a 4. 522 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects The Croft 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
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