The Brunel food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Cornwall
The Brunel holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 7 January 2026, 6 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 Brunel Inn, 83 - 87 Fore Street, Saltash, PL12 6JW
How it compares in Cornwall
In Cornwall, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so The Brunel sits behind roughly 4,983 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,460 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 523 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 213 | 4% | ← The Brunel | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Brunel 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 Brunel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Guys Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Brew And Beans Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2025 |
| Asian Bowls Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Bolla Coffy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| Codfather Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| Everest Kitchen Nepalese And Indian Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| Courtyard Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 August 2016 |
| Caterlink @ Brunel Primary & Nursery Academy School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
Questions about The Brunel
What is The Brunel's food hygiene rating?
The Brunel has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Cornwall Council on 7 January 2026.
Is The Brunel safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Brunel last inspected?
The Brunel was last inspected on 7 January 2026, 6 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 Brunel?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Brunel compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,278 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, while The Brunel holds a 3. 213 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects The Brunel 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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